The Learning Experience

$LERXF500 #15
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations465
Franchisee Count653
Franchise Fee$60,000
Item 7 Low$805,799
Item 7 Midpoint$11,709,798
Item 7 High$22,613,796
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open238
ParentThe Learning Experience Corp.
PE / InvestorHarvest Partners LP
Founded1980
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business45
Began Franchising2003
HQDeerfield Beach, FL
Executives14
Main Phone561-886-6400
FDD IssuedApril 24, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Learning Experience Systems LLC owns, operates, manages, and franchises businesses that provide child care and related services, identified by the names The Learning Experience and The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education.

The Learning Experience Systems LLC is a Delaware LLC, wholly owned by The Learning Experience Corp. Key executives include Richard S. Weissman (CEO) and Ron Linares (CFO).

The Learning Experience Systems LLC owns, operates, manages, and franchises businesses that provide child care and related services, identified by the names The Learning Experience and The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education.

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