THE
OPPORTUNITY
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
- Comfortable with long-term
commitments
- 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
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.
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: 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?
A: Please complete the form below.
Resale
opportunities
In addition to this franchise
opportunity, Sylvan have several franchise resale
opportunities available. Please click on the links below to view
some of the resale opportunities available on
BusinessesForSale.com:
