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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
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.
Is
this opportunity for you?
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
Learn how joining
Sylvan can make a difference in your life- and in the lives of children.
Please provide all of the information below in order to receive our Franchise
Opportunities Package.
SYLVAN AT
A GLANCE
TYPE
OF BUSINESS: Personalized instructional services available
in-center, online and at home for students in grades K-12, throughout
North America.
NETWORK:
Over 900 franchised centers with 250 company-owned units;
in business since 1979; franchising since 1980.
FRANCHISE
FEES:
$42,000 - $48,000
CASH
INVESTMENT: Start-up costs: $160,000 - 200,000 Total investment
$210,000 - 260,000.
TRAINING/SUPPORT:
Comprehensive franchisee and staff training at corporate headquarters
and locally, including initial training, regional meetings, annual conference
and web-based training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful background in sales, marketing, management, and/or education.
Strong desire to build successful business that serves vital need in community.
Knowledge of local market.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
What support does Sylvan supply its franchisees?
A: We work closely with you to establish your Center
quickly, easily and in the right location. From start-up to training and
throughout your relationship with Sylvan, our team of regionally located
Operations Managers is available to answer questions and help solve problems.
They're uniquely qualified to provide the type of seasoned guidance that
will make you confident in your Center's daily operations.
Comprehensive training
programs prepare you to administer educational programs, manage business
operations and grow your business.
Q:
How will Sylvan help me market my Center?
A: Our highly visible national advertising is just one
of the ways we help deliver the Sylvan name into virtually every household
in North America.
A: Professionally researched and produced ad slicks,
brochures, television and radio commercials, and direct mail campaigns
will strengthen your local marketing efforts as well. What's more, Sylvan
continues to receive excellent publicity in widely read publications such
as Success, Fortune and Money and with television appearances on Nightline,
The Today Show and CNN.
Q:
What makes Sylvan so special?
A: With so much potential in existing and in future markets
for our proven approach to education supplementation, the financial dividends,
while not guaranteed, are attracting the most savvy investors. These payoffs
make owning a Sylvan franchise a valuable investment.
Equally important
are the non-financial incentives to enter into the education industry.
We help children and adults realize their full potential. This satisfaction,
this contribution to changing children's lives, is the greatest return
on investment our franchisees could have imagined. Our franchisees realize
these returns every day.
Q:
Do I need to be an educator to own a Sylvan Learning Center?
A: No. Many of our owners have backgrounds in business,
sales, marketing, finance, and management, as well as education. Our License
Agreement, however, does call for a certified educator to oversee in-Center
instruction. If you do not have a background in education, you'll hire
individuals who will complement your strengths and skills.
Q:
What is included in the Sylvan Learning Center franchise fee?
A: The franchise fee provides a license to operate your
Sylvan Learning Center in a protected geographic territory. It also allows
you to use and leverage Sylvan's proven systems, name, brand awareness,
logo, trademark and educational materials to grow your business.
Q:
How are the protected geographic territories defined?
A territory is generally defined as a geographic area
encompassing a 15-25 minute or more drive time for parents. Territories
may be carved along geographic boundaries or using a radius approach.
A territory contains between 8,000 and 30,000 school-aged children.
Q: Does Sylvan offer financing options?
A: Yes. While the franchise fee may not be financed,
our initial set-up package, which includes our basic programs, marketing
and assessment materials, does have a leasing option and can be paid over
time. Sylvan also maintains relationships with private lenders and national
SBA lenders and we are happy to direct you to these and other lending
services.
Q: Is there an ongoing royalty fee paid to Sylvan Learning Systems?
A: Yes. The royalty paid on a territory is 8% of gross
revenues payable monthly.
Q: How do I get more information about Sylvan?
Please complete
the email form below.
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