Does Learningrx provide assistance in obtaining facilities, including financing, architectural, and engineering services, and lease negotiation?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
deems necessary or advisable in furthering Franchisee's Business and the business of the System as a whole and in connection with protecting the Marks and goodwill of Franchisor. Provision of services by Franchisor, either initial or continuing, is independent from the payment the Initial Franchise Fee or the continuing royalty fees. Franchisor will provide the services listed below on a continuing basis
- 8.2 Site Selection. Franchisee is solely responsible for locating a site for the Business and negotiating a lease for the property. Upon request, Franchisor will provide limited advice and assistance to Franchisee in selecting a site and analyzing a location and in negotiating a lease. Franchisor will analyze a location by examining population density, traffic patterns, proximity of the proposed location to any other LearningRx Centers, or any other reasonable criteria, as set forth in Section 10.2. Franchisee agrees that the location of the Center is a factor in the potential for success of the Business and the location will be located close to the Center of the Territory. Franchisor may reject any location in its discretion, but consent will not be unreasonably withheld. If Franchisee and Franchisor cannot agree on the site selection, then Franchisee must select two (2) alternative sites. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with an evaluation of each site as described above. Franchisor shall approve or disapprove Franchisee's proposed site within thirty (30) days of the date Franchisor receives written notice of the proposed site from Franchisee. Any site not approved in writing by Franchisor within the thirty (30) day time period shall be deemed disapproved. However, Franchisor's assistance in no way constitutes a representation or warranty with respect to the property or the lease.
- 8.3 Center Relocation. If Franchisee requests to relocate its Center, this will be subject to our approval, which we have the right to grant or deny for any reason or no reason. Any relocation will be subject to the site selection and lease provisions contained in the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual. Franchisee will not be required to pay Franchisor a relocation fee ("Relocation Fee") for the first request to relocate its Center within the Initial Term of the Franchise Agreement or any Successor Term.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is primarily responsible for securing a location for their Learningrx center and negotiating the lease. However, Learningrx offers limited advice and assistance in site selection, location analysis, and lease negotiation upon request. Learningrx will assess the location based on factors such as population density, traffic patterns, and proximity to other Learningrx centers, as detailed in Section 10.2 of the FDD.
Learningrx retains the right to reject a proposed location, although this consent will not be unreasonably withheld. If the franchisee and Learningrx disagree on the site, the franchisee must propose two alternative locations for Learningrx to evaluate. Learningrx is obligated to approve or disapprove a proposed site within 30 days of receiving written notice from the franchisee; failure to respond within this timeframe constitutes disapproval.
Learningrx also provides standard sample floor layouts and architectural plans. While Learningrx offers assistance, it may charge a lease negotiation fee if it directly assists in negotiating the lease or securing an option to assume the lease. Ultimately, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the center at their own cost, adhering to Learningrx's standards for physical facilities and layout. The FDD states that Learningrx's assistance does not constitute a representation or warranty regarding the property or lease.