What is the estimated initial investment for a Learningrx standard franchise single center?
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 to open a single Learningrx standard franchise center ranges up to $220,000. This figure encompasses various expenditures, such as the initial franchise fee, travel and living expenses while training, initial training and materials fee, initial marketing campaign, security deposit, first month’s rent or real estate & improvements, furniture and fixtures, signage, miscellaneous opening costs, insurance policies, computer equipment and proprietary software, and additional funds for the first three months of operation. These costs are detailed in the 'Estimated Initial Investment: Single Center' chart within Item 7 of the FDD.
The FDD provides a breakdown of these costs. The initial franchise fee for a standard franchise is $45,000. Travel and living expenses while training are estimated at $3,000. The initial training and materials fee is $10,000. An initial marketing campaign will cost between $15,000 and $30,000. Security deposits, first month's rent, or real estate and improvements are estimated to be $30,000. Furniture and fixtures are estimated at $25,000, and signage is $5,000. Miscellaneous opening costs are estimated at $3,000, while insurance policies are estimated at $3,000. Computer equipment and proprietary software are estimated at $6,000. Finally, additional funds for the initial three months of operation are estimated at $60,000.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures are estimates and can vary based on factors such as location, the extent of leasehold improvements required, and specific vendor choices. Learningrx recommends that potential franchisees carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making a decision. The FDD also states that Learningrx does not offer direct financing to franchisees; therefore, any financing costs will depend on the franchisee's creditworthiness and the terms of the loan obtained.