What is the estimated cost for computer equipment and proprietary software for a Learningrx standard franchise?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure(1) | Satellite Location Population Varies in 10-mile radius | Micro Franchise “under” to below 100k in 10-mile radius | Standard Franchise 100k plus in 10-mile radius | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $5,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 | Us |
| Fee(2) | ||||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training(3) | $0 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Airlines, hotels, car rental and restaurants |
| Initial Training & | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Us |
| Materials Fee(4) | ||||
| Initial Marketing | $15,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | Third-party vendors |
| Campaign(5) | ||||
| Security Deposit, First Month’s Rent or Real Estate & Improvements(6) | $15,000 | $22,000 | $30,000 | Landlord and third- party vendors |
| Furniture & | $10,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 | Third-party vendors |
| Fixtures | ||||
| Signage | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Third-party vendors |
| Miscellaneous | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | Suppliers, utilities, |
| Opening Costs(7) | third-party vendors | |||
| Insurance | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | Insurance carrier |
| Policies*(8) | ||||
| Computer | $2,500 | $4,000 | $6,000 | Third-party vendors |
| Equipment & | ||||
| Proprietary | ||||
| Software(9) | ||||
| Additional Funds (initial three months)(10) | $20,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | Suppliers, third-party vendors, etc. |
| TOTALS | $75,000 | $148,000 | $220,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for computer equipment and proprietary software for a standard franchise is $6,000. This cost covers the necessary computer systems and proprietary software required to operate the Learningrx business. The FDD specifies that Learningrx requires franchisees to have or purchase at least one computer system, but recommends two.
In addition to the initial cost, Learningrx franchisees are also required to pay a quarterly technology fee ranging from $1,800 to $2,400 per year, depending on the size of the territory. This ongoing fee covers the use of Learningrx's proprietary software and the Training Management System. The initial investment figure of $6,000 is an estimate, and the actual cost may vary depending on the chosen vendors and specific equipment selected by the franchisee.
Prospective Learningrx franchisees should consider these costs when evaluating the overall financial investment required to start and operate a franchise. It is important to note that Learningrx reserves the right to require specific equipment or service providers, including phone vendors or merchant service providers, and franchisees must meet certain minimum standards as specified in the Operations Manual. Therefore, franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and discuss these requirements with Learningrx to ensure they accurately estimate their initial investment and ongoing technology expenses.