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Sylvan Learning Centers
1001 Fleet St.
Baltimore, MD 21202-4382
800#: (800) 284-8214
Tel: (410) 843-8880
Fax: (410) 843-6265
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sylvanfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Pete Lorenzo, Director Franchise Development
SYLVAN is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. SYLVAN services kindergarten through adult-levels from more than 1,000 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 900
Company-Owned Units: 150
Total Units: 1,050
Distribution:
U.S. -- 971;
Canada -- 75;
International -- 4
-North America -- Operations in 50 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: CA, TX, NY
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 2, 3, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600-2,500 SF; FS, SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $101.1-171.3K
Total Investment: $121.1-219.3K
Average Total Investment: $170.2K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $38-46K
-Average Franchise Fee: $42.0K
-Royalty: 8-9%
-Average Royalty: 8.5%
-Advertising: 5-13%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(B)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 500
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Days Baltimore, MD; 5 Days in Various Other Locations.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Asia, Europe, South America
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