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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramesh-s-a56979b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-multi-unit-franchisee-continues-to-invest-in-childrens-lighthouse-2726962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ramesh Sakarepalle</a> and Jyothi Oblum’s&nbsp;decision to become a multi-unit franchisee with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.childrenslighthousefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-multi-unit-franchisee-continues-to-invest-in-childrens-lighthouse-2726962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Children’s Lighthouse</a>, the family-focused early education and child care franchise, was fueled by their passion for STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math ) education, his desire to build a successful business and a strong commitment to community service.Sakarepalle and Oblum’s journey began with a strong foundation in the corporate world, where Ramesh worked for nearly two decades before transitioning into business ownership. Jyothi made a gradual entrance into entrepreneurship with a smaller STEM-focused concept,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.madscience.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-this-multi-unit-franchisee-continues-to-invest-in-childrens-lighthouse-2726962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mad Science</a>. This transition was driven by a desire to contribute to the community while ensuring personal growth.&nbsp;“My wife and I especially wanted to do something in the childcare industry,” he said. “We have two girls and we know the importance of learning science and STREAM. That was our key motivation for starting off with the STREAM program too so that we can give something back to the community.”Their initial foray into franchising with Mad Science laid the groundwork for a deeper involvement in the childcare industry. However, from the outset, Sakarepalle had his sights set on growth, so he sought out a scalable model, which led him to invest with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse/info">Children’s Lighthouse</a>.&nbsp;Children's Lighthouse stood out among other childcare franchises for several reasons.&nbsp;“We like the franchise model and we like Children's Lighthouse,” said Sakarepalle. “It had a good reputation within Texas.”&nbsp;The decision was cemented after meeting with the franchise's leadership as he was impressed with both their flexibility and support.&nbsp;Sakarepalle and Oblum acquired their first Children's Lighthouse in 2018, but didn't stop at just one location. Within a year, he purchased his second location. From there, he found it easier and easier to replicate his success, quickly building up to five locations in total.&nbsp;The focus on financial stability and a replicable model has been a significant driving force for Sakarepalle.&nbsp;“Profitability is key for any daycare,” he said. “Once you have mastered the model, your investment can turn into financial benefit which you can invest in multiple units. As you go from one unit to multiple units, you see the advantage of the profit that’s already in place and the&nbsp; consistency of the model, which makes it easily scalable.”Another key to their success has been the personal touch they give to each school. Oblum visits their schools on a weekly basis, keeping an interpersonal connection with staff and parents. “It truly is an increased effort going from school to school and personally managing different situations nearly everyday, however it makes all the more difference,” Oblum says. “At the end of the day, it's the connection you make, getting to know your staff, the families, and the children, without this it would be impossible to expand to such a multitude.”&nbsp;As he continues to grow his franchise empire with the brand, he is seeing more and more advantages beyond profitability. Not only is he able to make a bigger impact on his community, but he is able to do so with a smaller, more refined team.“Another advantage we see across locations is that our staff can help across multiple units. Our team is shared across units,” he said.&nbsp;Sakarepalle’s multi-unit franchise journey with Children's Lighthouse is a testament to the brand’s robust franchise model and the rewarding nature of the industry. While he has experienced his fair share of success, Sakarepalle has continued plans for growth going forward.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse/info.">https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse/info.</a>&nbsp;

Multi-Unit Franchisee Continues to Invest in Children's Lighthouse

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Ramesh Sakarepalle and Jyothi Oblum combined their passions for education and business ownership, and are making an impact on their community with four-going-on-five Children’s Lighthouse locations.

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