DEVENS, Massachusetts. On February 1, Learning Express Toys introduced a Toy Store Conversion Program and invited existing independent toy and gift store owners to learn more about the benefits of franchising. The Conversion Program builds off the 2017 conversion of Mountain Top Toys, a Learning Express Store. The store, owned by franchisees Patrick and Joanna Holland, has served the Signal …
Learning Express Woodstock Thrives In Changing Industry
WOODSTOCK, Georgia. Learning Express Toys of Woodstock store owner, Jeffrey Weiss, was recently featured in a news article by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In the article, Jeff discussed how his store continues to flourish in the e-commerce age. For independent toy sellers, the article explains that it is important to hire people who love toys and want to get to know …
Conversion Program Featured in Edplay Magazine
GENEVA, New York. The Learning Express Toys Store Conversion Program was featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Edplay Magazine. Edplay is one of the leading publications in the Specialty Toy industry, keeping retailers up-to-date on top trends. The ad featured store owners Patrick and Joanna Holland, who converted their specialty toy store in Signal Mountain, TN, Mountain Top Toys, …
Learning Express Ranked in the Franchise 500
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express Toys proudly announced their 2018 ranking in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500. The Franchises listed were recognized for their performance in areas such as brand power, financial strength, stability and unit growth. More than 1,000 companies were considered for the 39th annual rankings and Learning Express placed 392nd. We are honored to be ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s …
Chattanooga’s 12 Days Of Christmas
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Patrick Holland, owner of Learning Express Toys Chattanooga and Mountain Top Toys, a Learning Express Store, met with 3 Plus You WRCBTV Channel 3 to discuss toy & gift ideas for Chattanooga’s “12 Days of Christmas”. “We’re excited for 12 days, where we will feature a different toy for kids of all ages,” Holland, said. The segment runs …
Bee Cave Owners Share Their Learning Express Experience
BEE CAVE, Texas. Mike and Lisa Schlageter, owners of Learning Express Toys of Bee Cave, demonstrated how a local toy store owner can create a great customer experience in Austin ABC Network affiliate KVUE’s Take This Job: Toy Store segment. To read the article and see the entire segment on KVUE Austin, click the link below: Take This Job: Toy …
Learning Express Helps Bring Play to Foster Children
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts. Members of the Learning Express Toys corporate staff and Learning Express Toys of Franklin, MA took part in the Play Your Part event, hosted by the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF), in partnership with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA), yesterday. More than 100 foster care children enjoyed a winter wonderland of play, at Gillette Stadium. …
Learning Express Delivers 2017 December Wishbook
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express management announced today the mailing of the 2017 Learning Express December Wishbook, “Toys Kids Want!”, to their customers homes. The December Wishbook features great holiday gifts that management feels will drive holiday foot traffic. While the franchisor produces five printed publications each year, the Wishbook is certainly one of the most important. An online version of …
Learning Express Toys Featured in 2017 Chanukah Gift-Givers Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia. Learning Express Toys was featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times 2017 Chanukah Gift-Givers Guide. We offer four store locations, in the Greater Atlanta area: Buckhead, East Cobb, Alpharetta & Woodstock. To read the article in the Atlanta Jewish Times, click the link below: 2017 Chanukah Gift-Givers Guide
Store Owner Rick Derr Discusses 2017 Top Toys
LAKE ZURICH, Illinois. Rick Derr, owner of Learning Express Toys of Lake Zurich, IL, chatted about the Top Toys that he felt would be a big hit during the 2017 Holiday Season. To read the article on the Daily Herald, click the link below: 2017 Holiday Season Top Toys