How much revenue does a SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise is $386,114.95.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchises. Historical data shows 116 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $346,433. The historical default rate is 5.2%.

Is SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN a good franchise to buy?

SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN shows several positive indicators: established brand with 469+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN

Q: How many SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN has 469 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.

Sylvan Learning franchises enable operators to run short-term or permanent learning centers and electronic learning environments that provide specialized assessments and individualized educational programs for children, focusing on reading, mathematics, writing, and test preparation under SYLVAN trademarks like SylvanSync and Sylvan Edge. The business model involves franchise fees, royalties, and adherence to proprietary systems, standards, and curricula, with options for single centers or multi-unit development agreements. The target market is parents of school-aged children seeking supplemental tutoring and skill-building services.

469

Locations

$108K–$239K

Investment

Since 2003

Franchising

Education & TrainingBedford, TXUnleashed Brands, LLCwww.sylvanlearning.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$36,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$107,922 – $239,012

Low: $107,922High: $239,012

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

11.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

5.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$464 – $1,450

Item 6 of FDD

11% royalty + 5% NAF + $114/mo technology fee (up to $750) + $350-$700/mo call center fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 438 franchised territories operated continuously during the 12 calendar months of 2024

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from Table 1, '2024 Franchisee Gross Sales by Quartile': (110 units × $810,698 + 110 units × $366,443 + 109 units × $240,305 + 109 units × $123,299) / 438 total units = $386,114.95. No single overall median gross revenue, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was explicitly provided to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Children's Education & Enrichment
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN Current	$108K – $239K	$37K	11.0%	469
Mathnasium	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	995
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS,	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	968
CLUB Z!	$41K – $57K	$27K	8.0%	328
SOCCER SHOTS	$43K – $54K	$37K	7.0%	306
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER	$159K – $298K	$36K	9.5%	248
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises	$205K – $385K	$41K	7.7%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2CA

3FL

4NC

5WA

6OH

7MI

8IN

9IL

10NY

11MN

12NJ

13VA

14PA

15SC

+34 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

116

Average Loan

$346,433

Total Volume

$40.2M

Default Rate

5.2%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

478 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

478 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

N/A

Non-Renewals

N/A

Reacquired

N/A

Ceased Ops

N/A

Transfers

N/A

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise ranges from $107,922 to $239,012. This includes a franchise fee of $36,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 11.0% of gross sales.