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Learning Experience, The
 

We build and deliver a complete turn-key, 10,000-15,000 square foot freestanding child development center. Low upfront cost, lowest royalty payment in the industry, with a proven franchisor that has over 25 years of direct industry experience. We want the best for your child, don't you?

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2001

Franchising Since:

  2003

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:70 87.5%  
Company-Owned Units:10 12.5%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:80 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:80 100% In 7 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:80 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New Jersey37
2. Michigan9
3. New York6

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$400K
Cash Investment:$125K
Total Investment:$462K-3.5MM
Average Total Investment:$1K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$50K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:6%, 5%,4%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   10 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   10,000-15,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:60
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Parsippany, NJ2 Weeks
2. Operating Unit4 Weeks
3. Franchise Unit3-4 Months
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 25 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   15
U.S.:Yes, East Coast
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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