Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1980
Multi-unit Franchisee operating units: 43% of
franchisees own more than one unit
OPPORTUNITY
Description
sylvan Learning was founded
in 1979 and is north
america’s leading provider
of supplemental education for
children in grades pre-K- 12.
today, there are nearly 1,100
sylvan centers conveniently
located across the united
states, canada and abroad.
these centers deliver in-center,
online and at-home tutoring
to students of all ages and
skills levels with instuction in
reading, writing, math, study
skills and college entrance and
state exams. sylvan Learning
is owned by educate services,
inc., a leading pre-K- 12
education services company.
total Franchise operating units: 960+
Company operating units: 102
Investment Requirements: $179,000–$305,000;
net worth $250,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): $42,000–$48,000
Royalty Fee (per unit): 8%–9% of gross revenues monthly
Advertising Fee (per unit): 5% of gross sales
Earnings Claims: Yes
Build-out options: Free standing, Malls
Available territories: u.s., canada and abroad
Contact
Curt Hapward
(410) 843-8242
curt.hapward@sylvanlearning.com
www.sylvanfranchise.com
Qualifications
sylvan Learning is looking
for energetic individuals
who enjoy working with
families and children to
join the sylvan family. ideal
candidates should have an
entrepreneurial spirit, solid
business and sales skills and
can be an active part of the
communities in which they
live and work. they should
have the desire to motivate
and inspire those around them
and an ability to build their
business around and for the
children and families they
serve.
Rankings &
Awards
sylvan Learning has been:
• Ranked 25 times in
entrepreneur magazine’s
Franchise 500 ranking.
• Ranked number 44 overall
in 2010 and 38 in top
Global Franchises.
• Ranked number 57 in the
2008 Franchise times’ top
200 systems.
• Chosen as the best
educational provider
in nickelodeon’s
parentsconnect’s First
annual parents’ picks
award in more than 30
cities across the u.s.
Demographics
territories are available in
major metropolitan areas.
exclusive territories may be
carved along geographic
boundaries or using a radius
approach. territories contain
between 8,000 and 30,000+
school-aged children. area
development agreements
are available for countries
abroad.
SITE LOCATION
Assistance
regional team and
headquarters staff provide
research, site visits, real estate
assistance and approval.
We have approved center
designs, suppliers and a state-of-the-art mapping tool that
displays malls, competitors,
demographics, schools, and
can perform functions such
as drive-time analyses, ring
analyses, etc.
Join Sylvan, the leader in the growing supplemental education market with 30 years of experience and nearly 1,100 centers located throughout North America and abroad. We offer personalized instruction available in-center, online and at home! Sylvan franchise highlights: •;Ranked;25 times;in Entrepeneur Magazine’s Franchise;500;Ranking •;Brand;Awareness More than 2X stronger than any competitor •;Heavy;Advertising Investment More than 3X the advertising spending of any other learning center brand Opportunities;include: •;Established;Centers now available in major metropolitan areas •;New;Territories;including international opportunities Learn how joining Sylvan can make a difference in your life− and in the lives of children. Call today! (800) 284-8214 www.sylvanfranchise.com with the leader in supplemental education!
