Source: Franopolis

LearningRx Training Center

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The Business

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The current franchisor began offering franchises in February 2003.

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The franchisor offers franchises for the operation of a business (“ Business ”) providing learning enhancement, cognitive training (also referred to as brain training), math and reading training to a variety of people under the LearningRx trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (“ Marks ”).

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The franchisor does not have any predecessors; however, the franchisor does have two affiliates.

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We have been offering LearningRx Center franchises since February 2003.

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We offer franchises for the operation of a business (“ Business ”) providing learning enhancement, cognitive training (also referred to as brain training), math and reading training to a variety of people under the LearningRx trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (“ Marks ”).

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We do not have any predecessors; however, we do have two affiliates.

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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes
CostDisclosed AmountSource
Area Development Agreement (two Centers) — Area Development Fee$10,500 to $15,7502026 FDD · PDF Page 21

Area Development Fee $10,500 $15,750 Lump Sum Upon execution of Area Developer Agreement Franchisor

Satellite — Opening Inventory$2,000 to $2,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Opening Inventory (8) $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 Us

Micro — Signage$4,000 to $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Signage $4,000 $4,000 $5,000 Third-party vendors

Micro — Opening Inventory$2,000 to $2,5002026 FDD · PDF Page 19

Opening Inventory (8) $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 Us

Standard — Required Brand Elements$4,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Required Brand Elements $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 Third-party vendor

Satellite — Initial Marketing Campaign$15,000 to $30,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Initial Marketing Campaign (5) $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 Third-party vendors

Satellite — Required Brand Elements$4,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Required Brand Elements $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 Third-party vendor

Micro — Required Brand Elements$4,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Required Brand Elements $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 Third-party vendor

Satellite — Signage$4,000 to $5,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Signage $4,000 $4,000 $5,000 Third-party vendors

Satellite — Initial Training & Materials Fee$0 to $10,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Initial Training & Materials Fee (4) $0 $10,000 $10,000 Us

Micro — Initial Marketing Campaign$15,000 to $30,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Initial Marketing Campaign (5) $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 Third-party vendors

Satellite — Travel and Living Expenses While Training$0 to $3,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 18

Travel and Living Expenses While Training (3) $0 $3,000 $3,000 Airlines, hotels, car rental and restaurants

Area Development Agreement (two Centers) — Total$160,500 to $235,7502026 FDD · PDF Page 21

TOTALS $160,500 $235,750

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Key Franchise Fees

Royalty
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Royalty Fee 8% of Gross Revenues or the Minimum Monthly Royalty (Notes 2, 3, and 4); adjusted to 7.5% for revenues above $500,000/yr and to 7% for revenues above $750,000/yr (within a calendar year)

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Fees And Payment Terms
FeeDisclosed TermsSource
Initial Franchise Fee — Standard FranchiseFranchisee must pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000 for a micro franchise (“ Micro Franchise ”) (less than 100,000 people), and $45,000 for a standard franchise (“ Standard Franchise ”) (100,000 to 200,000 people).2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Additional Assistance at Your LocationAdditional Assistance at Your Location $500 per day (2-day minimum) plus the cost of our travel and living expenses (Note 10)2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Computer and Communications Equipment Upgrades and MaintenanceComputer and Communications Equipment Upgrades and Maintenance Estimated at $3,400 to a maximum of $5,000 Per each instance as incurred or as agreed2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Renewal Franchise Fee — Micro$4,000 for Micro Franchisee; unless you are in the top 33% of franchisees in Gross Revenue for the prior calendar year of operations, then $1,6002026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Initial Marketing Campaign on transferIn addition, you must pay for the appropriate Initial Marketing Campaign of between $15,000 and $30,000.2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Local advertising minimumsYour local advertising minimums are $2,000 for Micro Franchise and $3,000 for Standard Franchise or 5% of your Gross Revenues on a monthly basis averaged over a 3-month period for local advertising in your Territory), whichever is greater, and do not represent a separate, additional requirement.2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Interim Period FeeInterim Period Fee $250 per month during any interim period2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Center Marketing ProgramCenter Marketing Program Up to $2,000 per month (Note 5)2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Marketing Development FundMarketing Development Fund (“MDF”) 3% of Gross Revenues per month, or the Minimum MDF Payment, up to a maximum of $15,000 per calendar year per Center (Note 6)2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Boost Marketing ProgramBoost Marketing Program Up to $4,000 per year (Note 4)2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Technology FeeTechnology Fee $1,800 – 2,400 per year (Note 11) Four payments due on the 1 st day of each quarter for the prior quarter2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Minimum Monthly RoyaltyYou are required to pay a “Minimum Monthly Royalty” of $500 for Micro Franchises and $800 for Standard Franchises rather than 8% of your Gross Revenues if 8% of your Gross Revenues does not exceed the Minimum Monthly Royalty applicable to your franchise. This minimum starts after the Center has been in operation for 6 full months.2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Opening inventoryDepending upon the territory size of your LearningRx Center, you must pay us between $2,000 and $3,000 for opening inventory of the student/trainer kits and/or workbooks (“ Products ”).2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
InterestInterest 1% per month, or the maximum interest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Seminars, Conventions, Conference FeesSeminars, Conventions, Conference Fees $500 to $3,000 As incurred2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Transfer FeeTransfer Fee $5,000 to $10,000. (Note 10) Prior to acceptance of transfer Payable by transferee before you sell your franchise. This fee does not include the then current Initial Training and Materials Fee.2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Ongoing Purchase of Student/Trainer kitsOngoing Purchase of Student/Trainer kits Our then current fee. We estimate you will spend $3,000 to $5,000 per year2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Royalty FeeRoyalty Fee 8% of Gross Revenues or the Minimum Monthly Royalty (Notes 2, 3, and 4); adjusted to 7.5% for revenues above $500,000/yr and to 7% for revenues above $750,000/yr (within a calendar year)2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Minimum MDF PaymentYou are required to pay the greater of either (i) 3% of Gross Revenues per month, or (ii) the or the “Minimum MDF Payment” of $200 for Micro Franchises and $300 for Standard Franchises, up to a maximum of $15,000 per calendar year per Center into the Marketing Development Fund.2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Renewal Franchise Fee — StandardRenewal Franchise Fee $5,000 for Standard Franchisee, unless you are in the top 33% of franchisees in Gross Revenue for the prior calendar year of operations, then $2,000; $4,000 for Micro Franchisee; unless you are in the top 33% of franchisees in Gross Revenue for the prior calendar year of operations, then $1,6002026 FDD · PDF Page 15
FinesFines $100 to $3,000 As incurred2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Satellite Location Fee — outside TerritoryUpon signing of the Addendum, Franchisee must pay a Satellite Location fee of $5,000 (“ Satellite Location Fee ”), if the Satellite Location is outside of the Territory.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Sales TrainingSales Training $75 per 60-minute session As incurred During the 1 st year after execution of the Franchise Agreement, Sales Training is provided to Directors at no cost.2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Relocation FeeRelocation Fee No fee for the first request to relocate your Center within the Initial Term of the franchise agreement or any Successor Term. $250 for the second request to relocate within the Initial Term of the franchise agreement or any Successor Term. $500 for the third request to relocate within the Initial Term of the franchise agreement or any Successor Term.2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Initial Franchise Fee — Micro FranchiseFranchisee must pay an Initial Franchise Fee of $30,000 for a micro franchise (“ Micro Franchise ”) (less than 100,000 people), and $45,000 for a standard franchise (“ Standard Franchise ”) (100,000 to 200,000 people).2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Training and Materials Fee on transferThe transferee must pay a Transfer Fee of $5,000 and a $6,000 Training and Materials Fee (which includes the refresher training, if deemed necessary by us, at the franchisor’s office, onsite training, and an advanced consultation training onsite) if your Center is transferred to another franchisee of ours (a current LearningRx franchisee). In all other cases, the transferee must pay a Transfer Fee of $10,000 and a $10,000 Training and Materials Fee (which includes the initial training at the franchisor’s office, onsite training, and an advanced consultation training onsite).2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Initial Training and Materials FeeThe Initial Training and Materials Fee is $10,000 and is fully earned upon payment.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Initial Training for Additional PersonsInitial Training for Additional Persons $100 per person per day (Note 8)2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Maximum Cooperative Advertising RequirementThe Maximum Cooperative Advertising Requirement is $3,000 per month.2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Satellite Location Fee — within Territory, website listingIf the Satellite Location is within the Territory, a reduced Satellite Location Fee of $2,400 will only be due if Franchisee wishes to have to Satellite Location listed on the LearningRx website.2026 FDD · PDF Page 12

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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Your Role As An Owner

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You or an onsite manager (“ Manager ”), both of whom have completed the franchisor’s training program, must directly supervise and participate in the actual day-to-day operation the Center.

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You or an onsite manager (“ Manager ”), both of whom have completed our training program, must directly supervise and participate in the actual day-to-day operation the Center.

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Territory

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The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.

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Read The Disclosed Requirements

Your Territory may be delineated by boundary streets, highways, counties, or zip codes.

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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.

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Your Territory may be delineated by boundary streets, highways, counties, or zip codes.

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A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.

Training & Support

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You and your designated Manager must complete the mandatory initial training program, to the franchisor’s satisfaction within 10 to 12 weeks of signing the Franchise Agreement.

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Read The Disclosed Requirements

The Initial Training & Materials Fee covers approximately five days of initial training for up to four people and about two to three days of onsite training (varies based on whether it is a Micro or Standard Franchise).

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You and your designated Manager must complete the mandatory initial training program, to our satisfaction within 10 to 12 weeks of signing the Franchise Agreement.

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The Initial Training & Materials Fee covers approximately five days of initial training for up to four people and about two to three days of onsite training (varies based on whether it is a Micro or Standard Franchise).

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Inside The FDD

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Plain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.

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Research Data: Franopolis

The Franopolis report provides the source research. FDD page references identify the supplied excerpts when available.

01The Business And Its Ownership

The current franchisor began offering franchises in February 2003.

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The franchisor offers franchises for the operation of a business (“ Business ”) providing learning enhancement, cognitive training (also referred to as brain training), math and reading training to a variety of people under the LearningRx trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (“ Marks ”).

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The franchisor does not have any predecessors; however, the franchisor does have two affiliates.

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Read Source Excerpts

We have been offering LearningRx Center franchises since February 2003.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We offer franchises for the operation of a business (“ Business ”) providing learning enhancement, cognitive training (also referred to as brain training), math and reading training to a variety of people under the LearningRx trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (“ Marks ”).

2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1

We do not have any predecessors; however, we do have two affiliates.

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02The Leadership Team

The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Kim Hanson (Chief Executive Officer), Carrie Downs (Director of Marketing), Natalie Speakman (Director of Sales) and Dean Tenpas (President & Chief Operating Officer).

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Chief Executive Officer: Kim Hanson

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Director of Marketing: Carrie Downs

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Director of Sales: Natalie Speakman

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President & Chief Operating Officer: Dean Tenpas

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08Suppliers And Required Purchases

You must purchase a trainer kit for each trainer in your Center.

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You will be required to use the franchisor’s proprietary software to use in the operation of your Center.

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Creative Consortium is the franchisor’s designated supplier for the Required Brand Elements for your Center.

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You must purchase a trainer kit for each trainer in your Center.

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You will be required to use our proprietary software to use in the operation of your Center.

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Creative Consortium is our designated supplier for the Required Brand Elements for your Center.

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11Support, Training And Advertising

You and your designated Manager must complete the mandatory initial training program, to the franchisor’s satisfaction within 10 to 12 weeks of signing the Franchise Agreement.

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The Initial Training & Materials Fee covers approximately five days of initial training for up to four people and about two to three days of onsite training (varies based on whether it is a Micro or Standard Franchise).

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You and your designated Manager must complete the mandatory initial training program, to our satisfaction within 10 to 12 weeks of signing the Franchise Agreement.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 11

The Initial Training & Materials Fee covers approximately five days of initial training for up to four people and about two to three days of onsite training (varies based on whether it is a Micro or Standard Franchise).

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12Territory

The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.

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Your Territory may be delineated by boundary streets, highways, counties, or zip codes.

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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 12

Your Territory may be delineated by boundary streets, highways, counties, or zip codes.

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14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information

The information contained in the Operations Manual is proprietary and is protected by copyright and other laws.

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You must maintain the confidentiality of the franchisor’s Confidential Information and Trade Secrets and adopt reasonable procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of the franchisor’s Trade Secrets and Confidential Information.

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You may never, during the Initial Term, any Renewal Term, or after the Franchise Agreement expires, or is terminated, reveal any of the franchisor’s confidential information to another person or use it for any other person or business.

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The information contained in the Operations Manual is proprietary and is protected by copyright and other laws.

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You must maintain the confidentiality of our Confidential Information and Trade Secrets and adopt reasonable procedures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of our Trade Secrets and Confidential Information.

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You may never, during the Initial Term, any Renewal Term, or after the Franchise Agreement expires, or is terminated, reveal any of our confidential information to another person or use it for any other person or business.

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15Owner Participation

You or an onsite manager (“ Manager ”), both of whom have completed the franchisor’s training program, must directly supervise and participate in the actual day-to-day operation the Center.

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You or an onsite manager (“ Manager ”), both of whom have completed our training program, must directly supervise and participate in the actual day-to-day operation the Center.

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18Public Figures

The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.

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We do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.

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