{"id":170,"date":"2017-07-13T14:43:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T18:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:13:27","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"170\" class=\"elementor elementor-170\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6780ba82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6780ba82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17482f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17482f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div 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featured in article on Needoh craze\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                JUNE 5, 2026\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/local-franchise-news-article\/\">\n\n                            LOCAL FRANCHISE NEWS ARTICLE\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe recently spotlighted the national craze surrounding NeeDoh, the squishy sensory toy from Schylling that has become one of the hottest toys in recent memory. The article traces NeeDoh\u2019s rise from a clever, retro-inspired stress-ball&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-andover-featured-in-article-on-needoh-craze\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/naperville-franchisee-discusses-the-needoh-trend-on-local-television\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356-1024x571.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-144356.jpg 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"Naperville franchisee discusses the Needoh trend on local television\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/naperville-franchisee-discusses-the-needoh-trend-on-local-television\/\">\n\n                Naperville franchisee discusses the Needoh trend on local television\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                MAY 8, 2026\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/local-franchise-news-article\/\">\n\n                            LOCAL FRANCHISE NEWS ARTICLE\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/owner-spotlight\/\">\n\n                            OWNER SPOTLIGHT\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            NAPERVILLE, Illinois. When a classic sensory toy suddenly became one of the hottest items in retail, the owners of Learning Express Toys &amp; Gifts in Naperville were ready to explain why. In a feature by Naperville Community Television, local store&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/naperville-franchisee-discusses-the-needoh-trend-on-local-television\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/ceo-lauren-derse-interviewed-in-viral-needoh-article-in-usa-today\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ncbnd-nee-doh-nice-cube-squeeze-blue-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"CEO Lauren Derse interviewed in viral Needoh article in USA Today\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/ceo-lauren-derse-interviewed-in-viral-needoh-article-in-usa-today\/\">\n\n                CEO Lauren Derse interviewed in viral Needoh article in USA Today\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                APRIL 8, 2026\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/owner-spotlight\/\">\n\n                            OWNER SPOTLIGHT\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/retail\/\">\n\n                            RETAIL\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            BEDFORD, Massachusetts. The viral NeeDoh craze is sweeping the country, and independent toy stores are right at the center of the excitement. As highlighted in a recent USA Today feature, shoppers are lining up and shelves are quickly clearing as&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/ceo-lauren-derse-interviewed-in-viral-needoh-article-in-usa-today\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/when-toy-trends-go-viral-needoh-hunting-drives-in-store-excitement\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-124323-1024x575.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-124323-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-124323-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-124323-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-124323.jpg 1053w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"When Toy Trends Go Viral: NeeDoh Hunting Drives In-Store Excitement\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/when-toy-trends-go-viral-needoh-hunting-drives-in-store-excitement\/\">\n\n                When Toy Trends Go Viral: NeeDoh Hunting Drives In-Store Excitement\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                APRIL 4, 2026\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/local-franchise-news-article\/\">\n\n                            LOCAL FRANCHISE NEWS ARTICLE\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/owner-spotlight\/\">\n\n                            OWNER SPOTLIGHT\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/retail\/\">\n\n                            RETAIL\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            AVENTURA, Florida. A new viral trend is bringing families into toy stores across the country, and Learning Express store owners are right in the middle of it. In a recent feature by NBC Miami, Isaac Bendrao of Learning Express Toys&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/when-toy-trends-go-viral-needoh-hunting-drives-in-store-excitement\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/birmingham-store-featured-in-local-holiday-shopping-feature\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-125816.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-125816.jpg 982w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-125816-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-125816-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"Birmingham store featured in local holiday shopping feature\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/birmingham-store-featured-in-local-holiday-shopping-feature\/\">\n\n                Birmingham store featured in local holiday shopping feature\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                DECEMBER 24, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/local-franchise-news-article\/\">\n\n                            LOCAL FRANCHISE NEWS ARTICLE\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. In a recent feature from WVTM 13, the team at Learning Express Toys Cahaba Heights was highlighted during the final days of Christmas shopping. Shoppers were in great spirits, even those rushing to finish their lists, and store&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/birmingham-store-featured-in-local-holiday-shopping-feature\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"listing-column\">\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-hosts-magical-2025-annual-convention-toy-expo-at-walt-disney-world-resort\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025Convention-1-1024x538.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025Convention-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025Convention-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025Convention-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025Convention-1.png 1230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"Learning Express Toys Hosts Magical 2025 Annual Convention &#038; Toy Expo at Walt Disney World Resort\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-hosts-magical-2025-annual-convention-toy-expo-at-walt-disney-world-resort\/\">\n\n                Learning Express Toys Hosts Magical 2025 Annual Convention &#038; Toy Expo at Walt Disney World Resort\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                JULY 2, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/convention\/\">\n\n                            CONVENTION\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/franchise-expos\/\">\n\n                            FRANCHISE EXPOS\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/franchise-news\/\">\n\n                            FRANCHISE NEWS\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2025 \u2014 Learning Express Toys, the nation\u2019s leading franchisor of specialty toy stores, proudly hosted its 26th Annual Convention &amp; Toy Expo at the enchanting Disney\u2019s Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World. The event, held&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-hosts-magical-2025-annual-convention-toy-expo-at-walt-disney-world-resort\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/a-family-business-with-deep-roots\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sharon-Award-Photo-2.0-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sharon-Award-Photo-2.0-1.jpg 792w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sharon-Award-Photo-2.0-1-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sharon-Award-Photo-2.0-1-768x735.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"A Family Business With Deep Roots\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/a-family-business-with-deep-roots\/\">\n\n                A Family Business With Deep Roots\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                MAY 22, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/franchise-news\/\">\n\n                            FRANCHISE NEWS\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/owner-spotlight\/\">\n\n                            OWNER SPOTLIGHT\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            DEVENS, Massachuetts. Recently, the article \u201cLearning Express: A Family Run Toy Empire\u201d appeared in The American Executive, a business-and-leadership magazine. The piece chronicles how Learning Express Toys &amp; Gifts has successfully navigated a retail landscape dominated by e-commerce giants by&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/a-family-business-with-deep-roots\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-of-the-woodlands-to-host-kid-preneur-pop-up-shop-on-april-5\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kid-preneurs-Woodlands-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kid-preneurs-Woodlands-1.jpg 753w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kid-preneurs-Woodlands-1-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"\ufeffLearning Express Toys of The Woodlands to Host \u2018Kid-preneur\u2019 Pop-Up Shop on April 5\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-of-the-woodlands-to-host-kid-preneur-pop-up-shop-on-april-5\/\">\n\n                \ufeffLearning Express Toys of The Woodlands to Host \u2018Kid-preneur\u2019 Pop-Up Shop on April 5\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                MARCH 18, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/franchising\/\">\n\n                            FRANCHISING\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/learning-express-play\/\">\n\n                            LEARNING EXPRESS PLAY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/local-franchise-news-article\/\">\n\n                            LOCAL FRANCHISE NEWS ARTICLE\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/marketing-programs\/\">\n\n                            MARKETING PROGRAMS\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            THE WOODLANDS, TX \u2014 Learning Express of The Woodlands is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated &#8216;Kid-preneur&#8217; Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This exciting quarterly event gives young entrepreneurs&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-of-the-woodlands-to-host-kid-preneur-pop-up-shop-on-april-5\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-is-coming-to-rice-village-grand-opening-celebration\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Game-Image-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Game-Image-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Game-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Game-Image-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"\ufeffLearning Express Toys is Coming to Rice Village \u2013 Grand Opening Celebration!\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-is-coming-to-rice-village-grand-opening-celebration\/\">\n\n                \ufeffLearning Express Toys is Coming to Rice Village \u2013 Grand Opening Celebration!\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                MARCH 17, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/franchising\/\">\n\n                            FRANCHISING\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            Rice Village is set to welcome a new destination for educational and creative play as Learning Express Toys &amp; Gifts gears up for a grand opening event spanning three days, from March 28 to March 30. A Hub for Learning&hellip;\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"listing-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/learning-express-toys-is-coming-to-rice-village-grand-opening-celebration\/\">\n\n            Read More\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"listing-card\">\n\n    <div class=\"listing-image\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/celebrating-learning-express-toys-and-sharon-diminico-at-the-25th-toy-of-the-year-awards\/\">\n\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toty_25_anniversary_logo_Logo-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toty_25_anniversary_logo_Logo-1.jpg 753w, https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toty_25_anniversary_logo_Logo-1-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/>\n            <div class=\"listing-overlay\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i>\n\n                <span>\n                    Permalink to:\n                    \"The Toy Association Celebrates Hall of Fame Inductee and Learning Express Founder, Sharon DiMinico, at the 25th Toy of the Year Awards\"\n                <\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"listing-content\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"listing-title\">\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/celebrating-learning-express-toys-and-sharon-diminico-at-the-25th-toy-of-the-year-awards\/\">\n\n                The Toy Association Celebrates Hall of Fame Inductee and Learning Express Founder, Sharon DiMinico, at the 25th Toy of the Year Awards\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-meta\">\n\n            <div class=\"listing-date\">\n\n                <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n\n                MARCH 3, 2025\n                <span class=\"listing-separator\">\/<\/span>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"listing-category\">\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-fair\/\">\n\n                            TOY FAIR\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n                    <span class=\"listing-cat-item\">\n\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\"><\/i>\n\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.learningexpress.net\/franchise\/category\/toy-industry\/\">\n\n                            TOY INDUSTRY\n                        <\/a>\n\n                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"listing-excerpt\">\n\n            The 25th Anniversary Toy of the Year\u00ae (TOTY\u00ae) Awards celebrated the most innovative and creative toys in the industry, but this year&#8217;s event held special significance for Learning Express Toys and its visionary founder, Sharon DiMinico. 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