Source: FranopolisThe Learning Experience
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor was organized as a Delaware corporation in April 2003 and later converted to a Delaware limited liability company in December 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s Centers provide child care and educational-based preschool development programs for children between the ages of six weeks and five years; some Centers also offer after-school programs for elementary school-aged children.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were organized as a Delaware corporation in April 2003 and later converted to a Delaware limited liability company in December 2006.
Source NotesOur Centers provide child care and educational-based preschool development programs for children between the ages of six weeks and five years; some Centers also offer after-school programs for elementary school-aged children.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Franchise Fee (Note 2) $60,000 |
| Additional Funds - operating expenses for 6 months | $300,000 to $450,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Additional Funds - operating expenses for 6 months (Note 8) $300,000 to $450,000 |
| Acquisition Fee | $500,000 to $2,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Acquisition Fee (Note 3) $500,000 to $2,500,000 |
| Total: New Centers with SC Addenda | $2,264,799 to $5,658,799 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Total: $2,264,799 to $5,658,799 |
| Total: Acquisition of Existing Center | $937,300 to $3,393,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 Total: (Note 14) $937,300 to $3,393,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $50,000 to $125,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Note 7) $50,000 to $125,000 |
| Site Coordination Fee | $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Site Coordination Fee (Note 12) $75,000 |
| Initial Employee Salaries - 6 Months | $100,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Initial Employee Salaries - 6 Months (Note 10) $100,000 to $200,000 |
| Initial Insurance Premiums | $3,500 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Insurance Premiums (Note 18) $3,500 to $18,000 |
| Improvements (including Playground) | $1,500,000 to $4,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Improvements (including Playground) (Note 6) $1,500,000 to $4,000,000 |
| SDSC Fee | $250,000 to $312,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 SDSC Fee - only for Site Development (Note 4) $250,000 to $312,500 |
| Total: New Centers with SDSC Addenda | $805,799 to $1,563,499 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Total: (Note 14) $805,799 to $1,563,499 |
| Architectural Fees | $35,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Architectural Fees $35,000 to $100,000 |
| Total: Multiple Franchise Center Addendum | $3,401,196 to $22,813,196 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 Total: (Note 17) $3,401,196 to $22,813,196 |
| Lease Security Deposits | $15,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Lease Security Deposits (Note 5) $15,000 to $150,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
Brand Awareness Fund Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue. We have the right to increase the minimum payment up to 2.5% of Gross Revenue.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| On-Site Training Program | On-Site Training Program $1,500 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Refresher Non-Attendance Fee | Refresher Non- Attendance Fee $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Late Data Fee | Late Data Fee $150 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Insurance Policy Review Fee | Insurance Policy Review Fee $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Ongoing Purchases of Proprietary Products | Ongoing Purchases of Proprietary Products Full purchase price plus 18% licensing fee and the actual cost of shipping, freight, insurance, and tax, which we currently estimate to be $5,000 to $10,000 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Securities Offering | Securities Offering The greater of: (a) $25,000; or (b) our actual costs and expenses incurred in reviewing any additional securities documents. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Fee for non-attendance at Convention | Fee for non- attendance at Convention The greater of (i) $1,500, or (ii) 80% of the cost charged to franchisees to attend the convention. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Brand Awareness Fund | Brand Awareness Fund Currently, 1% of Gross Revenue. We have the right to increase the minimum payment up to 2.5% of Gross Revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Bookkeeping Service Fee for Managed Centers | Bookkeeping Service Fee for Managed Centers $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Returned Check Fee | Returned Check Fee The greater of: (a) $100; or (b) 5% of the amount of the check, plus our actual bank charges. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial Computer Set Up Fee | you will have to pay us a fee of $2,999 to set up the Center’s computer hardware and software for the TLE Technology Package. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Marketing Materials | Marketing Materials Our costs plus any licensing fee (up to 18%), shipping, handling, and storage costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late Fee for Delayed Payment | Late Fee for Delayed Payment 10%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Lease Administration Fee | Lease Administration Fee $1.80 per square foot per year or 8% of annual base rent, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalties | Royalties 7% of the Center’s Gross Revenue, which includes all revenue related to the Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Interest on Late Payments | Interest on Late Payments 18% per year (but not more than the highest rate (if any) that applies to you under law). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Late Fee for Delayed Filing of Required Reports | Late Fee for Delayed Filing of Required Reports $50 for each occurrence, plus an additional fine of $30 per day for each day past the deadline report is not submitted. For Corporate Contracts, 5% of each enrolled corporate child’s tuition per day the child is enrolled. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| L.E.A.P. Interactive Monthly Fee | L.E.A.P. Interactive Monthly Fee $249 service fee, plus $2.58 to $5.88 per child per month for L.E.A.P. Interactive curriculum (printed material costs). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Site Coordination Fee | The Site Coordination Fee of $75,000 is payable as follows | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Management Fee | Management Fee Our out-of-pocket costs, plus 20% of your Center’s profits, plus the greater of: (a) 4% of your Center’s Gross Revenue; or (b) $2,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Franchise Fee | The franchise fee (“ Franchise Fee ”) for each Center is $60,000 (unless you qualify for the military veteran’s program discount) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Training Fee | Training Fee $1,500 for each additional person to be trained. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor does not require that you personally serve as Center Director for your Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your Center Director must devote all his or her productive time (at least 40 hours per week) and effort to the personal supervision of your Center.
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We do not require that you personally serve as Center Director for your Center.
Source NotesYour Center Director must devote all his or her productive time (at least 40 hours per week) and effort to the personal supervision of your Center.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 326 | 40 | 366 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 386 | 31 | 417 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 436 | 29 | 465 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 301 326 +25
Company Owned 2023 38 40 +2
Total Outlets 2023 339 366 +27
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 326 386 +60
Company Owned 2024 40 31 -9
Total Outlets 2024 366 417 +51
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 386 436 +50
Company Owned 2025 31 29 -2
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 417 465 +48
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor was organized as a Delaware corporation in April 2003 and later converted to a Delaware limited liability company in December 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s Centers provide child care and educational-based preschool development programs for children between the ages of six weeks and five years; some Centers also offer after-school programs for elementary school-aged children.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We were organized as a Delaware corporation in April 2003 and later converted to a Delaware limited liability company in December 2006.
Source NotesOur Centers provide child care and educational-based preschool development programs for children between the ages of six weeks and five years; some Centers also offer after-school programs for elementary school-aged children.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes BRAD WAHL (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER), RON LINARES (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER), RICHARD S. WEISSMAN (DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN/CEO) and BRIAN ALEXANDER (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND SECRETARY).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 2 · View Source
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BRAD WAHL – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
RON LINARES – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
RICHARD S. WEISSMAN – DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN/CEO
Source NotesBRIAN ALEXANDER – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND SECRETARY
15Owner Participation
The franchisor does not require that you personally serve as Center Director for your Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 15 · View Source
Your Center Director must devote all his or her productive time (at least 40 hours per week) and effort to the personal supervision of your Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 15 · View Source
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We do not require that you personally serve as Center Director for your Center.
Source NotesYour Center Director must devote all his or her productive time (at least 40 hours per week) and effort to the personal supervision of your Center.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 66 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 436 franchised locations and 29 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 73 · Item 20 · View Source
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