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Learning Express Launches Store Conversion Program

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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 …

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Learning Express Woodstock Thrives In Changing Industry

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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 …

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Conversion Program Featured in Edplay Magazine

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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, …

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Learning Express Ranked in the Franchise 500

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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 …

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Chattanooga’s 12 Days Of Christmas

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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 …

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Learning Express Helps Bring Play to Foster Children

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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. …

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Learning Express Delivers 2017 December Wishbook

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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 …