Basics of a Learning Express Franchise

If you’re thinking about buying a Learning Express franchise, there are many things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Becoming a Learning Express franchisee is not a guarantee of success, but rather a blueprint that can assist you in achieving success. Given the correct market conditions, skills and dedication, being a Learning Express franchisee might be financially rewarding.

Owning a Learning Express franchise is a serious commitment and works best when you make a thoughtful, educated decision.

  • Just because you love Learning Express’s products or services doesn’t mean that you will be able to successfully operate a Learning Express franchise.
  • Being emotionally attached to the idea of becoming a Learning Express franchisee is not a state of mind in which you can effectively evaluate an opportunity.
  • Your positive experience as a customer of Learning Express should not form the basis for deciding to become a franchisee.

As an example, just because you love Big Macs doesn’t mean that you should become a McDonald’s franchisee.

Are you looking for some free resources to help you determine if a Learning Express franchise is for you?

Learning Express Due Diligence

You must conduct smart due diligence and determine from a business perspective whether owning a Learning Express franchise is right for you.

If you truly want own a Learning Express franchise, get all the information you can from Learning Express and secure a qualified advisor who has experience helping people like you purchase franchises.

You may also want find that gaining a better understanding of the terms related to franchising would be helpful.  If so, you may want to visit A Glossary of Franchise Terms.

Make sure that owning a Learning Express franchise fits in with both your skills and life style objectives. If you don’t want to work evening and weekends, don’t purchase an ice cream shop. If you’re an introvert, don’t buy a franchisee that requires you to be extroverted.

Are you interested in more questions to ask Learning Express franchisor, Learning Express franchisee, or even yourself? Get to know the terms.

Learning Express Franchise Disclosure Document

Carefully read the Learning Express Franchise DisclosureDocument (Also known as an FDD). They can be intimidating.

As you are reviewing Learning Express’s Franchise Disclosure Document you will have a number of calls with Learning Express’s franchise team before you will be allowed to call Learning Express franchisees.

When you are allowed to call Learning Express franchisees make sure you speak to at least five to eight franchisees. You will find that most Learning Express franchisees will be honest and unbiased about Learning Express. If you would like more information on how to dissect a Learning Express FDD consider the following resources:

  • The Educated Franchisee Chapter 8 – ' Dissecting the Franchise Disclosure Document' - Click Here
  • The FDD Exchange - Franchise Disclosure Document Checklist' - Click Here
  • PodCast with Franchise Attorney Nancy Lanard – 'What to look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document' - Click Here

Does a Learning Express Franchise Make Money?

A critical part of your due diligence is to build an estimated P&L (profit and loss statement) and see what the numbers might look like if you become a Learning Express franchisee. Reading Chapter 13 of The Educated Franchise teaches you the secrets of this key step.

The decision making tools in Chapter 15 of The Educated Franchise and in Step 13 of The Franchisee Workbook shows you how to honestly evaluate whether or not buying a Learning Express franchise is the right move for you.

If you’re serious about becoming a Learning Express all franchisee and want to explore owning a Learning Express franchise, take the best first step you can and grab your copy of The Educated Franchise today!