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CHANDLER, Arizona. Learning Express Toys hosted their 20th Annual Convention and Vendor Expo, in Chandler, AZ. Here is a quick recap of the week: Welcome Dinner The Welcome Dinner was a fabulous kick-off for a week of fun, education and sharing of ideas. The evening gave everyone a chance to say hello to old friends and meet new friends. The …
CHANDLER, Arizona – The following transcript is from a speech delivered by Lauren Derse, daughter of Founder & CEO Sharon DiMinico at the 2017 Learning Express Convention at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ. It all started in 1982. Mom, pregnant for the first time, was shopping for my nursery furniture and baby gear at several stores in …
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – In early June, Texas-based photographer, Kara Powell, took some wonderful photos of Learning Express Toys of the Woodlands, TX and interviewed franchisee and Vice President of the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), Deb Tandy. See the rest of Ms. Powell’s interview and photographs of Deb Tandy’s store at her blog here: http://www.karapowellphotography.com/woodlands-learning-express-houston-tx-photographer/
SOUTH TAMPA, Florida. Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy franchise, congratulates owners Susan Foster and daughter Erika Stigleman to their brand new location in South Tampa, FL. Susan and Erika held their Re-Grand Opening April 7-9 with appearances by Elmo, Chase, Marshall and Peppa Pig. They also had face painting, balloons and raffles, and many more activities. To …
Frisco, TX, March 9, 2017 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new Frisco, Texas location Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26. Elmo, Marshall and Peppa Pig will be guests of honor throughout the weekend, which will kick off Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Festivities will …
Devens, Mass., March 7, 2017 – Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500® places Learning Express Toys as number 271 for its exceptional performance in areas …
Learning Express’ affiliate store, opened in September 2016, gives our Home Office buyers, marketers and other staff easy access to the in-store experience and offers a depth to our ability to support franchisees. In addition, the store allows new franchisees and store managers to gain valuable on-site training before launching their careers with Learning Express Toys. Here are 5 ways …
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Shelley Hobson left a successful career in broadcasting, and her New England home, to open a Learning Express Toys store with her husband in Wilmington, North Carolina 21 years ago. We asked Shelley to tell us about her decision to leave the corporate world and become a toy store owner. Read on to find out why …
DEVENS, Massachusetts – Small Business Saturday is coming up on Nov. 26. For our franchisees, it’s an opportunity to celebrate that each Learning Express Toys store is a locally-owned and operated small business. Even though we have a nationwide footprint, our customers know that supporting their local Learning Express Toys means they’re supporting local families and keeping locally-owned businesses in …
WORTHINGTON, Ohio – Connie and Todd Jacob, owners of Learning Express Toys of New Albany, Worthington and Upper Arlington, Ohio, were recently named among America’s Star Franchisees by CNBC and Franchise Business Review. The Jacobs were chosen from 28,500 franchisees representing 364 brands, according to Franchise Business Review. Selection criteria for the franchise included a strong proof of concept, clean reporting, solid …
