Sylvania, OH Franchise Opens This Weekend

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

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Learning Express College Station Airs Local Commercial

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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

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Learning Express Westborough Launches Fashion Angels Shop

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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 …

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Franchise Business Review 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee

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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 …