The Learning Experience vs Portal Languages Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Learning Experience vs Portal Languages including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Learning Experience Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
Investment $544,419 - $3,586,419$25,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $60,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19792008
Year Franchised 20032013
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Learning Experience Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
Experience $150,000 minimum in liquid capital -

Financing Options
 
The Learning Experience Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
The Learning Experience Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
Training We will teach you everything you need to know to open and operate your center

On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours

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Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
The Learning Experience Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience® is the fastest growing child care center operator in the Northeastern United States. Management has been involved in the building of over 2.5 million square feet, representing more than 200 child care centers in 24 states and 4 countries. For a quarter of a century they have enjoyed an impeccable reputation both in child care and franchising and are considered experts in their field. Their forward thinking makes The Learning Experience® one of the most comprehensive franchise systems on the market today.

Through the development of detailed franchisee training, meticulous operational manuals and an unparalleled student curriculum, The Learning Experience® franchise remains on the cutting edge within the child care industry. The demand for quality and excellence in child care is greater than ever before.

If you are looking for a 5 day a week business opportunity, love children and are a good business manager, consider all the rewards a franchise of The Learning Experience® could bring you.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Center is between $544,419 and $3,585,419 per Center, depending on whether you purchase an existing Center, develop your own Center or retain the franchisor to develop your Center. This includes payments that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate that range from $525,000 to $2,625,000 (if you purchase an existing Center), $162,399 to $212,399 (if you develop your own Center), and $267,399 to $384,899 (if we develop the Center for you).

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Europe, Middle East and South America
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
#62 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#87 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




About Portal Languages

Portal Languages began as a private language tutoring service by our founders from their apartment in Costa Mesa, California.  The spark that launched the company came from a continuous demand for their language tutoring service.  In January 2009, the founders decided to establish Portal Languages - " Costa Mesa in a 400 sq./ft. office space.
A website and a functional space was then created for the school.  We decided to adopt the Language Teaching Methodology Series - “The Natural Approach, Language Acquisition” developed by Stephen D. Krashen and Tracy D Terrell.
What followed were several years of quick expansion as internet marketing campaigns, student referrals and a sound business principle began to pay off.
Portal Languages has been helping students acquire a foreign language for over 5 years. As a franchise owner, you’ll have continual support to develop a profitable and simple business.  This is the Ideal business for an experienced language teacher with entrepreneurship skills who is interested in starting his/her own business and contribute to the community.
-Royalties and marketing are about 8% of gross sales;
-Average unit volumes are $200,000.