Learning Express Toys & Gifts

$LETGF500 #501

CategoryChildren's Businesses

SubcategoryChildren's Retail

Founded1987

Completeness25/34 (74%)

Years in Business—

Began Franchising—

HQDevens, MA

Executives9

LinksWeb

Main Phone(978) 889-1000

Emailfranchising@expresspros.com

FDD IssuedApril 1, 2025

Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026

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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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Fees & Investment

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Financial Strength & Stability

Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)

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Item 19 — Financial Performance

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Unit Count & Growth

Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)

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Outlet Trajectory

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Executive Team

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Franchisee Roster

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Litigation & Disclosures

Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy

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News & Peer Comparison

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