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Learning Express toy store now open in Austin, TX
Community Impact – A new locally owned Learning Express toy store opened in Mueller on Nov. 11. Learning Express, owned by husband and wife Chris Dodson and Vy Do, sells classic toys for children, such as dolls, arts and crafts supplies, LEGO, fidget toys, stuffed…
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts of University Park To Reopen
University Park, FL, November 8, 2022 – Learning Express Toys & Gifts of University Park is scheduled to reopen its doors just in time for the holiday season! The store will kick off the holiday shopping season with a Grand Opening weekend celebration, November 11th-13th.…
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Austin To Open In Time For Holiday Season
Austin, TX, November 3, 2022 – Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Austin is scheduled to open its doors just in time for the holiday season! The store will kick off the holiday shopping season with a weekend-long Grand Opening celebration, November 11-13th. Customers will…
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Port Washington Learning Express brings adventure, fun back to shopping
The Island 360 – The thrill of choice, the exhilaration of adventure and the opportunity to explore — these are some ideas that inspired Michelle Pascucci, a Port Washington, NY, mother, to open her community’s newest toy store. Learning Express, at 61 Shore Road, opened…
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New Learning Express franchise to open in Port Washington
PATCH – A Learning Express franchisee and Port Washington mom plans a grand opening next week of her new shop, specializing in educational toys. Michelle Pascucci, a Port Washington resident, is opening a new toy store in town, one where children can visit and try…
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Chico Opening October 15th
Chico, CA, October 3rd, 2022 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new Chico, CA location Saturday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The celebration will feature appearances by Elsa, Moana, Jasmine…
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts Ranks on Franchise Times Top 500
The Franchise Times Top 500 is an exclusive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available. With…
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Learning Express owner interviewed in October Toy World magazine
TOY WORLD MAGAZINE – The 114-page October issue is packed with a plethora of insight, news, product launches and exclusive interviews from across the industry. As we move into the all-important last quarter of the year, Toy World brings you all the latest industry insight…
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts Names Lauren Derse CEO
The Toy Book – Learning Express founder Sharon DiMinico marked the 35th anniversary of the company — the leading franchisor of specialty toy stores in the U.S. — by passing the torch to her daughter, Lauren Derse, who takes on the role of CEO. “Lauren…
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An American Reports from the Toymaster May Show
ToyWorld Magazine – Mike Derse is director of Business Development at Learning Express Toys. Based in Massachusetts, Mike heads up franchise and new business development, strategic planning, financial reporting, real estate and franchise compliance. Here he reports on his recent visit to the Toymaster May…
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