Learning Express Toys & Gifts
$LETGF500 #501CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildren's Retail
Locations86
Franchisee Count86
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$201,491
Item 7 Midpoint$294,503
Item 7 High$387,514
Royalty FeesGreater of 5% of Gross Receipts or $1,500.00 a month
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open1
Founded1987
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business39
Began Franchising1990
HQDevens, MA
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(978) 889-1000
FDD IssuedApril 1, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Learning Express is a privately held company founded in 1987, with Lauren Derse as CEO and Kathy Troknya as President. The company has a team of experienced executives overseeing various operational aspects.
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