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SYLVAN is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. SYLVAN services pre-kindergarten through adult-levels from more than 1,100 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1979
Franchising Since:
1980
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
963
90.4%
Company-Owned Units:
102
9.6%
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Total Operating Units:
1,065
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
1,030
92%
In 49 States
Canada:
79
7.1%
In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:
10
0.9%
In 4 Foreign Countries
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Total:
1,119
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
107
2. Florida
71
3. Texas
68
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$101.1-171.3K
Total Investment:
$188.6-304.6K
Average Total Investment:
$225K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$42-48K
Average Franchise Fee:
$46K
On-Going Royalty:
8-9%
Average Royalty:
8%
Advertising Fee:
5-13%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,500-2,500
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
300
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
