Franchise Summary
Description
The franchised business being offered is Learning Express a retail store featuring toys, books, games, personalized gifts, children’s accessories and other related items.
Company Background
The Learning Express is the leading children's specialty retailer, providing a fun and educational shopping experience for kids of all ages. With more than 100 stores across North America, we offer an innovative mix of toys, games, books and gifts that will spark a child's imagination and cultivate their love of learning.
Franchise Opportunity
Operating a successful retail toy and children's gift business can be difficult, especially if you're not sure where to start. The toy and children's gift industry is constantly changing, so it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. Learning Express is here to help. We offer a franchise opportunity for those who are looking to operate their own local toy and children's gift store. With our help, you'll be able to keep your business up-to-date on the latest trends and offerings in the toy and children's gift industry.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Learning Express, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, incorporated on October 28, 1987, maintaining a principal business address at 63 Walnut St. Devens, Massachusetts 01434.
Royalties and Marketing Fees
Royalties : Royalty amount greater of 5% of Gross Receipts or $1,000.00 a month
Royalties : 7% of web orders fulfilled by Your store, 5% royalty on web orders, Your store?s portion of the payment processing fees assessed for the month by the processors.
Royalties : 1% of Gross Receipts contribution, if Learning Express National Advertising Fund is formed Learning Express National Advertising Fund contribution collected monthly with th
Earnings Transparency
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Financial Performance of "Standard" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. Specialty Retail Industry$1,650,513 / unit
Franchise Type: Standard
Average Revenue During 2021
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Distribution of Learning Express Franchisees
Learning Express Franchise System Development in 2024
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Learning Express business?
Franchisees typically require at least $201,491 to $387,514 investment to get their Learning Express business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Learning Express?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $47,500 in fees directly to Learning Express in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Learning Express franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Learning Express business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
Learning Express unit is approximately
$1,650,513. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a Learning Express unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Learning Express franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
10 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 10 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$201,491 to $387,514
which is
Much Lower
than the $0 to $0 average in the Specialty Retail industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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