Development
opportunities
Learn how you can invest and grow with the nation's fastest-growing and #1 childcare franchise according to Entrepreneur, boasting more than 75 years' experience in the childcare industry with over 600 locations open or under development.
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Shaped by our experience developing more than three million square feet of childcare center space, the TLE® Strategy is simple:
One block at a time in concentrated markets. This proven model ensures that TLE® will continue to grow, while maintaining low corporate G&A, and enabling our company to build top-line management directly at the center level, where it belongs.
We believe that maintaining our reputation for the highest standards of quality requires the highly-concentrated development strategy known as center clustering. This growth model will permit the building of brand recognition by concentrating our marketing dollars directly within each core market—all while allowing our centers to leverage support staff and marketing costs. This helps increase margins without loss of quality.
Purpose-built for children
Our TLE® Centers are purpose-built to foster an environment where children feel comfortable, safe and ready to learn, and where their curiosity and creativity are encouraged. We’ve carefully selected every detail—like furniture, accessories and supplies—to match the children’s age and size to make sure that their introduction to learning is free of unease or discomfort.
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Growing across the country
TLE® pursues growth, in existing and new markets, by establishing both Franchise and Corporate-owned sites in each major metro market. Once we identify a market, we establish franchised sites in the surrounding suburban areas. We are currently on a trajectory to open 40 - 70 Centers per year.
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Our development
requirements
Developing industry leading early education centers requires consistency and innovation.
Every aspect of our centers are purposefully built to provide children with a joyful and safe environment where they are happy to learn, play and grow.
Build-to-Suit Requirements
- Type: Freestanding, Outparcels, Flexible in High Barrier of Entry Markets
- Building Size: 10,000 sq ft
- Parcel Size: 1-2 acres (developed 3/4 acre)
- Lease Terms: 15 Years Plus Options
- Additional Requirements: Playground 5,000± sq ft; Ease of Egress and Ingress; 40 Parking Spaces
Minimum Demographics Requirements
- Population: 30,000+ (3 mi radius); 75,000+ (5 mi radius)
- Children Under 6 Years: 2,000+ (3 mi radius); 5,000+ (5 mi radius)
- Average Household Incomes: $85,000+
- Additional Requirements: High Signage Visibility; Turnkey Build-to-Suit; High Traffic Counts
Real estate site selection
The Learning Experience® pursues growth in new markets by establishing both Franchise and Corporate owned sites in each major metro market. Once it identifies a market, it then establishes franchised sites in the surrounding suburban areas.
An internal team is responsible for project management related to the development and construction of real estate deals. This allows us to effectively manage our timelines with the goal of opening centers on or ahead of schedule.
An internal team is responsible for project management related to the development and construction of real estate deals. This allows us to effectively manage our timelines with the goal of opening centers on or ahead of schedule.
The TLE® Strategy is based on a solid platform, built through experience gained by developing more than three million square feet of child center space. Our growth is based on the simple format of one block at a time in concentrated markets. This proven model of growth will ensure that TLE® can continue to grow while maintaining low corporate G&A, which enables the company to build top line management directly at the center level where it belongs. It is our belief that in order to maintain our reputation for the highest standards of quality per unit, that a highly concentrated development strategy through the clustering of our centers is necessary. This model of growth will permit the building of brand recognition by concentrating our marketing dollars directly within each core market, and, in addition, allow our centers to leverage support staff and marketing costs, which helps increase margins without any loss of quality.
Why invest in TLE®
With more than 600 sites either open or under development, The Learning Experience has become the nation’s fastest-growing and #1 childcare franchise. TLE's unique business model creates great opportunities for developers.
The Learning Experience is seeking Build-to-Suit Developers who can offer our company multiple locations to meet our ever-growing expansion across the country.
This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing brand dedicated to making a positive difference in children’s lives as they learn, play and grow with us.
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Our proprietary programming
The curriculum and enrichment programs we offer were developed over decades to be some of the most innovative and effective in early education.
Historical Performance
The numbers don't lie, TLE centers are set up for success. 45% of our franchisees end up owning two or more centers and the industry has demonstrated consistent, steady growth - and shows promise to keep growing.
Award Winning Brand
The Learning Experience is the #1 childcare franchise according to Entrepreneur, the #1 education franchise according to Franchise Business Review, and we have a 4-star franchisee statisfaction rating. It is clear why most of TLE centers are owned by multi-unit owners.
Our growth strategy
TLE® will continue to grow by increasing the number of nationwide centers.
Our approach is to open centers in densely populated metro markets in the U.S., and to cluster new center openings in these markets to increase brand awareness and revenue.
When searching for a new center location, our Real Estate Department focuses its demographic review on the following information:
- The Cost of Real Estate
- Competitive Tuition Cost Analysis in the Area
- Density of the Population in the Area
- The Working Population
Our typical family is middle to upper class with an average annual household income of more than $75,000. Once site selection is complete, the highly experienced TLE® Executive team begins to coordinate development of the site, architectural and construction efforts, marketing efforts, and more.
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International expansion
Management has experience developing locations in foreign countries with its predecessor company and intends to leverage the TLE® brand by partnering with international investors. With no marketing efforts, there has been significant interest from prospects in countries including the United Kingdom, where TLE® has planned expansion in their growing childcare market.
Real estate opportunities with TLE®
As The Learning Experience continues to grow across North America and the UK, we are always looking for high-quality suburban and downtown areas for our daycare centers. Interested in adding The Learning Experience to your community?
Please reach out to us if you are interested in developing a childcare center with The Learning Experience.
If you’re interested in purchasing a franchise to operate The Learning Experience, click here.
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Our regional contacts
*For FL and NJ, contact any representative.
Nick Vanella, Executive VP - Real Estate
561-886-6410nvanella@tlecorp.comDC, DE, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, WI,
United Kingdom
Joshua Stahl, Real Estate Manager
561-886-6400- Ext. 3029
jstahl@tlecorp.comAL, AR, CA, GA, IA, ID, LA, MN, ME, MT, ND, NE, NM, SD, VT, WV
Chad Weissman, Senior Director of Real Estate
561-886-6400- Ext. 2244
cweissman@tlecorp.comAZ, CO, CT, KY, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, Canada