The Learning Experience Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
Early education and childcare franchise offering a curriculum-based approach to early childhood development and school readiness.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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436
+
34%
34%
Franchise fee
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$60,000
Investment
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$806,000 - $5,659,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$2,169,000
+
6.4%
6.4%
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Founded in 2002 and franchising since 2003, The Learning Experience (TLE) is a prominent provider of early childhood education and childcare headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with 326+ centers across the US. TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum serves children from six weeks to six years with full-day programs integrating philanthropy, yoga, and foreign languages. AUV of ~$2.04M is among the highest in childcare franchising.
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The initial investment required for a The Learning Experience franchise is
$806,000 - $5,659,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
The Learning Experience offers three eligible single-Center investment options: a New Center with an SDSC Addendum, a New Center with an SC Addendum, and the acquisition of an Existing Center.
Center Option
Initial Investment Range
New Center with SDSC Addendum
$805,799–$1,563,499
New Center with SC Addendum
$2,264,799–$5,658,799
Acquisition of Existing Center
$937,300-$3,393,000
The following table presents the estimated expenditures for a New Center with an SDSC Addendum.
For further details concerning the listed costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$60,000
SDSC Fee - only for Site Development
$250,000-$312,500
Lease Security Deposits
$15,000-$150,000
Initial Insurance Premiums
$3,500 - $18,000
Assignor Security Deposit
$20,000-$50,000
Organizational Expenses
$1,000-$2,500
Software Service Fee for 6 months at $525/month
$3,150
Pre-paid Rent for up to 3 months
$0-$150,000
Opening Marketing efforts
$40,000-$55,000
Initial Computer Set Up Fee
$2,999
Payments/Security Deposits to Utility Provider (gas, electric, water, sewer, telephone and internet service)
$500-$5,000
Local and state Licenses and Permits
$400-$2,000
Travel/Lodging – for Staff Training
$2,500-$15,000
Initial Employee Salaries - 6 Months
$100,000-$200,000
Curriculum
$500-$3,850
Food/Paper/Expendables
$1,250-$3,500
Miscellaneous
$0 - $70,000
Additional Funds - operating expenses for 6 months
$300,000- $450,000
L.E.A.P. Interactive Setup Fee (per whiteboard)
$5,000 - $10,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$805,799–$1,563,499
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The Learning Experience offers three eligible single-Center investment options: a New Center with an SDSC Addendum, a New Center with an SC Addendum, and the acquisition of an Existing Center.
Center Option
Initial Investment Range
New Center with SDSC Addendum
$805,799–$1,563,499
New Center with SC Addendum
$2,264,799–$5,658,799
Acquisition of Existing Center
$937,300-$3,393,000
The following table presents the estimated expenditures for a New Center with an SDSC Addendum.
For further details concerning the listed costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$60,000
SDSC Fee - only for Site Development
$250,000-$312,500
Lease Security Deposits
$15,000-$150,000
Initial Insurance Premiums
$3,500 - $18,000
Assignor Security Deposit
$20,000-$50,000
Organizational Expenses
$1,000-$2,500
Software Service Fee for 6 months at $525/month
$3,150
Pre-paid Rent for up to 3 months
$0-$150,000
Opening Marketing efforts
$40,000-$55,000
Initial Computer Set Up Fee
$2,999
Payments/Security Deposits to Utility Provider (gas, electric, water, sewer, telephone and internet service)
$500-$5,000
Local and state Licenses and Permits
$400-$2,000
Travel/Lodging – for Staff Training
$2,500-$15,000
Initial Employee Salaries - 6 Months
$100,000-$200,000
Curriculum
$500-$3,850
Food/Paper/Expendables
$1,250-$3,500
Miscellaneous
$0 - $70,000
Additional Funds - operating expenses for 6 months
$300,000- $450,000
L.E.A.P. Interactive Setup Fee (per whiteboard)
$5,000 - $10,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$805,799–$1,563,499
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is The Learning Experience's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.
Number of units
The Learning Experience had 465 total units in 2026, of which 436 were franchised-owned and 29 company-owned.
The franchisor provides extensive training to franchisees to ensure proper operation of their centers. This includes:
Foundations Training:
Provides a critical overview of development timelines and standard operating procedures.
Delivered through virtual sessions, live in-person training, and e-learning courses.
TLE Essentials Training:
Up to ten business days of training at the corporate headquarters.
Covers essential aspects of operating a center under the franchisor's system, including operational and management techniques.
Initial On-Site Training:
Conducted at the franchisee's center before opening.
Focused on ensuring compliance with brand standards for center personnel.
Supplemental Training:
Additional training sessions offered periodically at the franchisee's center, nearby centers, or the corporate headquarters.
These sessions may include weekends, evenings, and regular working hours.
Territory Protection
The franchisor provides a "Protected Territory" where franchisees can operate without direct competition from other franchisees or company-owned centers.
However, this protection does not include competition from online sales, catalog distribution, or other channels controlled by the franchisor. The continuation of the territory is not performance-dependent, but it is not exclusive, leaving room for indirect competition within the broader market.
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