Founded in 1987, Learning Express is the largest franchiser of specialty toy stores in the United States. We currently have over 120 locations nationwide, each independently owned and operated. With Learning Express you're in business "for yourself, not by yourself." Our local stores are dedicated to providing quality toys, expert staff, exceptional customer service, and community support through fundraising—the keystones of the Learning Express brand. The Learning Express product mix is carefully selected from manufacturers around the world that produce toys with exceptional play value. Among these distinguished affiliates are Alex, American Girl, Blue Orange, Calico Critters, Cloud B, Creativity for Kids, Gund, Hot Wheels, International Playthings, Klutz, Learning Resources, LEGO, Mattel, Melissa & Doug, Playmobil, Schylling, Scientific Explorer, Skip Hop, Small World Toys, Sticky Mosaics, ThinkFun, Three Cheers for Girls, Toysmith, Ty, and Workman Publishing.