The Learning Experience Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Investment required
$686,000 - $5,609,000
The Learning Experience: Nurturing Young Minds Through Innovative Early Education
Founded in 2002, The Learning Experience (TLE) has established itself as a prominent provider of early childhood education and childcare services. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, TLE began franchising in 2003 and has since expanded to over 600 centers across the United States.
TLE offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development in children from six weeks to six years old.
The proprietary L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum integrates advanced technology and enrichment programs, including philanthropy, yoga, and foreign languages, to provide a holistic educational experience.
What sets TLE apart is its commitment to creating a nurturing and engaging environment that encourages learning through play. The centers are equipped with vibrant classrooms and indoor and outdoor play areas, promoting active exploration and discovery.
Initial investment
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
The Learning Experience offers 3 types of franchises:
| Type of Center |
Initial Investment Range |
| New Centers with SDSC Addenda |
$685,799 – $1,477,299 |
| New Centers with SC Addenda |
$2,154,799 – $5,608,799 |
| Acquisition of Existing Center Only |
$837,300 – $3,318,000 |
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a New Center with SC Addenda franchise. For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
| Type of Expenditure |
Amount |
| Franchise Fee |
$60,000 |
| Site Coordination Fee |
$75,000 – 20% upon execution, 80% at closing |
| Lease Security Deposits |
$15,000 – $150,000 |
| Insurance Premiums |
$3,500 – $18,000 |
| Organizational Expenses |
$1,000 – $2,500 |
| Software Service Fee (6 months) |
$3,150 |
| Computer Hardware and Microsoft Office |
$14,000 |
| Pre-paid Rent for up to 3 months |
$0 – $150,000 |
| Opening Marketing Efforts |
$30,000 – $55,000 |
| Computer Set-Up Fee |
$2,999 |
| Payments/Security Deposits to Utility Provider |
$500 – $5,000 |
| Local and State Licenses and Permits |
$400 – $2,000 |
| Travel/Lodging for Staff Training |
$2,500 – $15,000 |
| Initial Employee Salaries (6 Months) |
$100,000 – $175,000 |
| Curriculum |
$500 – $3,850 |
| Food/Paper/Expendables |
$1,250 – $3,500 |
| Miscellaneous |
$0 – $70,000 |
| Signage |
$5,000 – $45,000 |
| Improvements (including Playground) |
$1,500,000 – $4,000,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment |
$50,000 – $125,000 |
| Architectural Fees |
$35,000 – $100,000 |
| Proprietary Products |
$50,000 – $100,000 |
| Additional Funds (operating expenses for 6 months) |
$200,000 – $400,000 |
| L.E.A.P. Interactive Setup Fee |
$5,000 – $8,800 |
| Total |
$2,154,799 – $5,608,799 |
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Training
The franchisor provides extensive training to franchisees to ensure proper operation of their centers. This includes:
- Foundations Training:
- Provides a critical overview of development timelines and standard operating procedures.
- Delivered through virtual sessions, live in-person training, and e-learning courses.
- TLE Essentials Training:
- Up to ten business days of training at the corporate headquarters.
- Covers essential aspects of operating a center under the franchisor's system, including operational and management techniques.
- Initial On-Site Training:
- Conducted at the franchisee's center before opening.
- Focused on ensuring compliance with brand standards for center personnel.
- Supplemental Training:
- Additional training sessions offered periodically at the franchisee's center, nearby centers, or the corporate headquarters.
- These sessions may include weekends, evenings, and regular working hours.
- Specialized Training for Multi-Center Owners:
- Occasional training tailored to franchisees managing multiple centers.
- Instructional Assistance:
- Includes access to manuals, online courses, videos, and marketing materials.
- Subject-Specific Training:
- Covers areas such as technology and software applications, leadership and talent development, branding and marketing, curriculum programming, and operational standards.
Territory Protection
The franchisor provides a "Protected Territory" where franchisees can operate without direct competition from other franchisees or company-owned centers.
However, this protection does not include competition from online sales, catalog distribution, or other channels controlled by the franchisor. The continuation of the territory is not performance-dependent, but it is not exclusive, leaving room for indirect competition within the broader market.
