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The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education

Preschool/educational childcare
Investment
$805,799
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Units
485
Growth Rate
+37.0%

Overview

Industry
Children's Businesses
Founded
2001
Franchising Since
2003
Parent Company
Leadership
Richard Weissman, CEO
# of Employees at HQ
190

Units and Growth Chart

About The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education provides early education and care for children ages six weeks to six years old. Since beginning to franchise in 2003, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has expanded to open more than 400 in-person education franchises across the United States and the U.K.

Offering daycare and early childhood education programs, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has attempted to become known for its vibrant centers and lovable characters, making education fun and effective.

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education was founded by the Weissman family, whose passion for early childhood education helped grow the company into a leader in the daycare and early education industry. 

Why You May Want To Start a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise

While no prior experience in education is required to begin a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education, a passion for innovative early childhood education may earn franchisees bonus marks. Franchisees who share the belief in giving back to their community and charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation might find a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education franchise to be a good fit. 

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has been ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 multiple times in the past decade. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

What Might Make a Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise a Good Choice?

Alongside colorful learning centers and fun proprietary brand characters, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education also seeks to involve parents in the experience thanks to the company's Bubbles and Friends app. This app helps parents plan, track, and be in the know of all the happenings at their child's The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education center. 

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education's innovative curriculum brings new monthly themes and hands-on learning that meet the early learning standards of each state the Learning Experience Academy of Early Education operates in. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education facilities may be outfitted with age-appropriate furniture, chairs, and details tailored to a range of ages in children's stages of development. 

How To Open a Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise

To be part of The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

Franchisees seeking to start their very own The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education franchise will be required to enter into an agreement to run a learning center under The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education brand. Franchisees will need to follow specific operating procedures, as well.

The corporate team, which is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, will support franchisees along the way through a collaborative construction process, marketing training and support, financial planning, and much more. Before long, you'll be leading the charge in educating your community's next generation of creative and innovative thinkers. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Initial Investment
$805,799 - $5,658,799
Net Worth Requirement
$500,000
Cash Requirement
$250,000
Royalty Fee
7%
Ad Royalty Fee
1%
Technology Fee
$525/mo.
Term of Agreement
15 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
20% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin
International

Continents

Europe (Western)

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
156 hours
Classroom Training
65 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
10-25
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022