What is the total estimated initial investment for a Learningrx Micro Franchise (Item 7), considering the initial franchise fee (Item 5)?
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 |
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open a Learningrx Micro Franchise ranges from $148,000. This figure encompasses various expenditures required to commence operations. These include 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 & fixtures, signage, miscellaneous opening costs, insurance policies, computer equipment & proprietary software, and additional funds for the initial three months.
Specifically, the initial franchise fee for a Micro Franchise is $30,000, applicable for territories with less than 100,000 people. Other notable initial costs include $3,000 for travel and living expenses while training, $10,000 for the initial training and materials fee, and $15,000 for the initial marketing campaign. The investment also accounts for $22,000 for security deposit, first month’s rent or real estate & improvements, $15,000 for furniture and fixtures, and $5,000 for signage. Furthermore, franchisees should budget for $2,000 in miscellaneous opening costs, $2,000 for insurance policies, $4,000 for computer equipment and proprietary software, and $40,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation.
It is important to note that these costs are estimates and can vary based on factors such as location, economic conditions, and the franchisee's specific circumstances. The FDD advises prospective franchisees to carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making a decision. Learningrx does not provide financing arrangements, so franchisees must secure their own funding, the cost of which will depend on their creditworthiness and other factors.