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Learning Express Toys values being “your local neighborhood toy store.” Part of that means being a good neighbor by helping organizations in our local communities. It all started in 1987. Learning Express, Inc. was originally founded as a way to raise funds for a school in Groton, Massachusetts. That value of generosity has remained a key part of our franchise …
Bedford, MA Learning Express Inc., the nation’s largest educational toy franchisor, opens a flagship Learning Express Toys location—the first corporate-owned store since 1995—in the redeveloped Bedford Marketplace (Whole Foods plaza) in September. Adjacent to the toy store, Learning Express, Inc. is introducing a new concept: Learning Express Play, a children’s activity center and play museum for children ages 6 months …
ORLANDO, Florida – Every year, Learning Express Toys recognizes its outstanding franchisees with awards at the Convention Banquet. Through these awards, we hold up Learning Express Toys’ values of cultivating superb teams, selling excellent products, and creating a WOW experience for our customers. Store owners are chosen for: Personal qualities, such as being a team player or always being willing …
ORLANDO, Florida – Every June, in a different US city, Learning Express Toys hosts a franchise-wide Convention. All store owners look forward to Convention each year, because the information and connections they gain are invaluable. Convention offers franchisees the opportunity to: • Share experiences with their fellow store owners and managers • Connect with Home Office staff face-to-face • Take …
Recently, Learning Express Toys was excited to see some of our great programs featured on WHAS11, the Louisville, Kentucky ABC affiliate. Unique programs like the Bunny Buffet—the personalized Easter basket one-stop shop—and our Birthday Box registry make fun, lighthearted media segments. At Learning Express Toys of Louisville, store manager Elaine Griffin showed the toy store to Angie Fenton from Great Day Live! Angie, a …
NEW YORK, New York – Life-sized LEGO models of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens cast. A four-foot-tall PlushCraft owl. A live visit from a pair of Internet-famous mini pigs. Everywhere you turn at the New York International Toy Fair, there’s something exciting to catch your eye. Each year, our store owners, managers and Home Office staff travel from around …
TULSA, Oklahoma . Charlie Darrow, owner of Learning Express Toys of Tusla, discusses why she decided to join the Learning Express family and how a local toy store owner can create a great customer experience. To view the entire segment on Explore Tulsa, click the link below: Exploring Tulsa – Learning Express Toys
Here’s How It Happened “It was a complete accident, it was just something I fell into, that I thought would be fun. We took it from nothing to fantastic in such a short time. I’m always confident that I can rock whatever I set out to do, but some days I’m still amazed that it actually happened!” – Deb Tandy, …
PALM SPRINGS, California – Every year, Learning Express Toys recognizes its outstanding franchisees with awards at the Convention Banquet. Through these awards, we hold up Learning Express Toys’ values of cultivating superb teams, selling excellent products, and a creating a WOW experience for our customers. Store owners are chosen for: Personal qualities, such as being a team player or always …
Every June, in a different US city, Learning Express Toys hosts a franchise-wide Convention. All store owners look forward to Convention each year, because the information and connections they gain are invaluable. Convention offers franchisees the opportunity to: Share experiences with their fellow store owners Connect with Home Office staff face-to-face Take part in professional development workshops and listen to …
