SYLVANIA, Ohio. A beloved local toy store returns to Sylvania, Ohio this October with the grand re-opening of Learning Express Toys and Gifts at 5577 Monroe Street. Lifelong Ohio residents, new owners Rene and Rich Rusgo are excited to bring their passion for community to a small business that helps create memories for kids of all ages. The grand re-opening …
Fidget Craze Drives Repeat Customer Traffic
DEVENS, Massachusetts. A new fidget is in town, and this one has staying power. In 2017, a particular design of spinning device went off patent, and toy developers across the world started to manufacture and market the device as a toy for keeping restless hands busy and keeping its users focused. Whether or not fidget spinners achieved their marketed purpose, …
There’s a New Plush in Town
DEVENS, Massachusetts. It’s a unique time to own a toy store. Few recall Beanie Babies as vividly as Steve Kessel, former owner of the Learning Express toy store in Saugus, MA and now Regional Owner and Developer for the franchise brand. He was, after all, the chain’s number one retailer of the fuzzy collectibles that fetched prices far in excess …
Learning Express Cypress, TX Celebrates New Ownership
CYPRESS, Texas. Community Impact Newspaper recently announced the new ownership of Learning Express of Cypress, TX effective February 10, 2020. The news site introduced new owners, Becky and Mike Souther. “I have been a resident of Cypress for 19 years and have a deep connection with this community,” said Ms. Souther. “We are so excited to own and operate a …
Learning Express Old Bridge, NJ Celebrates Grand Opening
OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey. Jenn Schanker, owner of Learning Express of Old Bridge, New Jersey, recently was featured in a news article on centraljersey.com about their upcoming Grand Opening celebration. To view the original article, click the link below. https://centraljersey.com/2020/01/27/learning-express-toys-of-old-bridge-celebrates-store-opening/
Learning Express College Station Airs Local Commercial
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Recently, Bridget Mais, Owner of Learning Express Toys of College Station, starred in a local commercial highlighting the In-Store Experience that Learning Express offers children and parents. To view the segment and stay up-to-date on College Station’s activities, click the link below: Learning Express Toys College Station Commercial
Learning Express Now Open In Plano, TX
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express Toys is proud to announce its newest franchisee, Amy MacDonald, and her new store, in Plano, TX. To stay up-to-date with Learning Express of Plano’s Hot Items and Events Schedule, follow their page, below: Learning Express Toys of Plano, TX
Learning Express Town & Country Talks Summer Fun
HOUSTON, Texas. In a recent Click 2 Houston segment, Learning Express Toys Cypress & Town & Country owner, Shannon Fritz, discussed the hottest toy ideas for Summer 2019. To view the entire segment on Click 2 Houston, click the link below: The Top Toys For Summer Fun: Simple Ways To Keep The Kids Occupied While School’s Out!
Learning Express Westborough Launches Fashion Angels Shop
WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts. Rob Kracinovich, Learning Express Toys Franchisee, added a new Fashion Angels boutique-style display to his Westborough, MA store, which features a wide selection of products geared towards tween girls’ lifestyle and activity interests. “The expansion on our selection for both children and tweens, since re-opening the store, in 2018, is just one of the reasons to pay us …
Franchise Business Review 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. Learning Express Toys was among 11 franchises who were inducted into the 2019 Class of the Franchise Business Review’s Hall Of Fame. “FBR has worked with over 1,100 franchise companies, but only the best of the best are able to consistently achieve high enough franchisee satisfaction to reach this remarkable milestone,” said Michelle Rowan, President & COO …