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 | Sylvan Learning CenterTo Catch Up. To Keep Up. To Get Ahead, |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$160,000 to $200,000Total Investment
$210,000 to $260,000Number of Units
1,050In Business Since
1979* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Join Sylvan, the leader in the growing supplemental education market with almost 30 years of experience and nearly 1,200 centers located throughout North America. We offer personalized instruction available in-center, online and at home. Sylvan franchise highlights:
- #1 Franchisor Overall, as rated by Success Magazine, 2000
- Brand awareness is more than 2X stronger than any competitor
- More than 3X the advertising spending of any other learning center brand
Products & Services
Sylvan Learning is North America's leading provider of tutoring services.
Sylvan Learning was founded in 1979 and is North America's leading provider of private tutoring for children in grades pre-K-12. Today there are more than 1,100 Sylvans conveniently located across the United States and Canada delivering personalized tutoring programs to students — of all ages and skills levels — in every academic subject and test preparation. Sylvan Learning is owned by Educate Services, Inc., a leading pre-K-12 education services company delivering tutoring and other supplemental education services to students and their families.
Sylvan Learning was founded in 1979 and is North America's leading provider of private tutoring for children in grades pre-K-12. Today there are more than 1,100 Sylvans conveniently located across the United States and Canada delivering personalized tutoring programs to students — of all ages and skills levels — in every academic subject and test preparation. Sylvan Learning is owned by Educate Services, Inc., a leading pre-K-12 education services company delivering tutoring and other supplemental education services to students and their families.
Training & Support
Now is an exciting time to join Sylvan—both new territories and existing centers are available. This financially and personally rewarding opportunity allows you to benefit from the proven success of Sylvan's well-established franchise system. Sylvan supplies its franchisees with the tools to compete effectively in the market, including extensive training, new product development, communication channels, information systems and a heavy investment in advertising.
Why Sylvan Learning Center?
- BRAND EQUITY: Sylvan's strong brand name enables franchisees to leverage the company's reputation and attract students and their families.
- EXPERIENCE: In Sylvan's nearly 30 years of franchise experience, we have positively changed the lives of over two million students. Our extensive franchise network currently contains over 1,100 Sylvan Learning centers throughout North America.
- SYLVAN SERVICES: Sylvan franchisees compete in all major segments of the supplemental education market.
Supplemental education is a multi-billion dollar, growing market. The time is right to enter this industry, as the current demand for supplemental education services is strong and the market is projected to continue with double-digit growth. Over the past three years, consumer spending on tutoring has increased 7 to 10 percent annually, and annual increases of 12 to 15 percent are projected for the future, according to Eduventures, Inc. Overall market drivers include a growing student population, a nationwide emphasis on student assessment through testing, and the increasing competitiveness of college admissions.
Are You a Good Fit for Sylvan Learning Center?
The profile of successful franchisees includes the following traits:- Enjoy working with children
- Have the support of their families
- Entrepreneurial and have business and sales skills
- A leader in the community
- Ability to balance being a boss and being a member of a network
- Passionate and appreciative of the many benefits of franchising and proud of their success
