Head-to-head comparison
The Learning Experience vs Willowbrae Academy Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  The Learning Experience |  Willowbrae Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $805,799 – $5,658,799 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $2,401,500 – $3,987,000 New facility startup cost table page 16; remaining categories and total $2,401,500–$3,987,000 2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $60,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16 | $85,000 2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% · percent of Gross Revenue Royalties 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 21 | Not available No reviewed royalty record |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 465 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 73 | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +126 Calculated: 2023–2025 | Not available Only one year reported |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (197 centers) — revenue $2,034,763 mean Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 67 Franchised (266 centers) — revenue $2,186,393 mean Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 67 Franchised (135 centers) — revenue $1,688,611 mean Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 68 +1 more groups in the full report | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.