What does the initial investment figure in Item 7 for Learningrx cover when opening a Micro or Standard 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 initial investment to open a Micro or Standard Center includes a range of expenditures. The total estimated initial investment required to open either a Micro Franchise Center or a Standard Franchise Center is detailed in Item 7. The Micro Franchise initial investment is $148,000, while the Standard Franchise initial investment is $220,000. These figures encompass all items identified in the single center chart within Item 7.
The initial investment covers several categories, including the initial franchise fee, travel and living expenses while training, initial training and materials fee, and the initial marketing campaign. It also accounts for the security deposit, first month’s rent or real estate and improvements, furniture and fixtures, signage, miscellaneous opening costs, insurance policies, computer equipment and proprietary software, and additional funds for the initial three months of operation. The amounts vary depending on whether the franchisee is opening a Satellite location, a Micro Franchise, or a Standard Franchise.
Prospective Learningrx franchisees should note that the initial marketing campaign requires an investment of $15,000 for Micro and $30,000 for Standard franchises, to be spent within 90 days before or after opening. Additionally, the security deposit and rent costs are estimated at $22,000 for Micro and $30,000 for Standard franchises. The additional funds allocated for the first three months of operation are $40,000 for Micro and $60,000 for Standard franchises. These figures provide a comprehensive overview of the costs associated with launching a Learningrx center, enabling potential franchisees to plan their finances accordingly.