Learning Express is a specialty toy retail franchise that offers a curated selection of educational toys, games, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, and unique gifts for children. The stores create a fun, interactive shopping environment…
Total Investment
$201K – $388K
Franchise Fee
$40,000,
Royalty Rate
5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business Gross Sales
Total Units
93
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Learning Express Franchise
Learning Express is a specialty toy retail franchise that offers a curated selection of educational toys, games, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, and unique gifts for children.
The stores create a fun, interactive shopping environment where families can discover high quality, developmentally appropriate toys that are often not available at big box retailers.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
💰Learning Express Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$201K
Average Investment
$295K
Maximum Investment
$388K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000,
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$201,491 – $387,514
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $201K–$388K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Type of Amount Method of When due To whom payment
expenditure payment is to be m
$40,000
$5,000
These costs may range from
$500
$3,500
These costs may range from
$500
$3,500
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
$20,000
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
No specific financing arrangements disclosed.
📊Learning Express Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$837K
Median Revenue
$820K
Revenue Range
$153K – $1.9M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
⚖Learning Express Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordLearning Express has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Learning Express System Growth
Total Units
93
Franchised
90
Company-Owned
3
Learning Express currently operates 90 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Learning Express Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Learning Express franchise ranges from $201,491 to $387,514, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000,. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Learning Express charges a royalty fee of 5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Learning Express Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Learning Express to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Learning Express franchise owners report average revenue of $837K and median revenue of $820K. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Learning Express has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $201,491-$387,514, a 5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000, and the total investment ranges from $201,491 to $387,514 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Learning Express
Total Investment
$201K – $388K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$40,000,
Royalty5% of Monthly Gross Receipts includes all revenue
Gross Receipts or from the Franchise Business
Marketing Fee1% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units93
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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