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Sylvan LearningFranchise Cost 2026

Sylvan Learning franchise cost in the US (2026): $118K–$288K investment · $47K franchise fee · 11% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Market position · peer cohort

Sylvan Learning holds a focused footprint with customer response in the cohort's middle band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

Sylvan Learningfranchise-owned

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Sylvan Learning and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
Sylvan Learningfranchise-owned	Focused	Middle
Kumonfranchise-owned	Broad	Middle
Mathnasiumfranchise-owned	Growing breadth	Stronger
Kiddie Academyfranchise-owned	Focused	Softer

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · Sylvan Learning

What does a Sylvan Learning franchise cost in the US?

The total investment for a Sylvan Learning franchise for the Learning Center format is $118K–$288K. That total includes a $47K franchise fee.

What royalty does Sylvan Learning charge?

Sylvan Learning charges an 11% royalty. A separate 5% marketing fund contribution also applies.

How much space does a Sylvan Learning franchise need?

A Sylvan Learning outlet needs from 1000 sq ft for the Learning Center format.

How many Sylvan Learning outlets are there in the US?

Sylvan Learning operates 433 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1979.

Who is eligible for a Sylvan Learning franchise?

You will need capital of at least $118K, a site of 1000+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; Protected Area defined by zip codes/boundaries/radius; no minimum size; typically 15,000–20,000 students aged 4–18; franchisor won't operate competing Sylvan in Protected Area during term if compliant.

What training and support does Sylvan Learning provide?

Sylvan Learning provides 47 days of formal training. Supply chain: designated suppliers with required purchases from franchisor/affiliate.

How long is the Sylvan Learning franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: 10-yr term · two consecutive 5-yr renewals (if good standing; $6,000 + legal expenses). Renewal fee: $6K.

How does a Sylvan Learning franchisee earn?

A Sylvan Learning franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Learning Center format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

Is the Sylvan Learning franchise offer genuine?

Sylvan Learning's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://www.sylvanfranchise.com/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.

How current is Sylvan Learning's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from Sylvan Learning's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a Sylvan Learning franchise SBA-eligible?

Sylvan Learning is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.

How many Sylvan Learning units opened and closed recently?

Sylvan Learning's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 12 openings and 55 franchised-unit exits: 10 terminated and 45 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Sylvan Learning requires a minimum investment of $118K in a 1000+ sqft commercial space under a Learning Center model. Sylvan Learning operates 433 outlets across the US, established in 1979. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning is a Education & Training brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1979
Total stores in the US: 433
Industry: Education & Training — Tutoring & Academic Centers
Franchise model: Learning Center
Setup CapEx: $118K
Minimum space requirement: 1000+ sqft
Royalty: 11%
Franchise fee: $47K

Compare Sylvan Learning with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Sylvan Learning: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Sylvan Learning operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/sylvan-learning.html for the full interactive prospectus.