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

SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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 433+ 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.

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SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN

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

As of the 2026 FDD, SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN has 433 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.

FDD Year:

433locations

$118K–$288K

Since 2003

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$46,900

Initial Investment

$117,600 – $288,400

Royalty Rate

11.00%

Brand Fund

5.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,054 – $1,450

11% royalty + 5% ad fund + $114-$750/mo technology fee + $350-$700/mo call center fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$375,779.71

Top Quartile Revenue

$795,074

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$120,331

Data Based On: 409 franchised centers operated continuously during the 12 calendar months of 2025.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using the average gross sales and unit counts for each quartile from Table 1 (Page 1) and the unnumbered quartile tables (Page 2, above Table 2). Top Quartile: 102 units * $795,074 2nd Quartile: 102 units * $355,018 3rd Quartile: 103 units * $234,085 4th Quartile: 102 units * $120,331 Total units = 409 Weighted average = ($81,097,548 + $36,211,836 + $24,110,755 + $12,273,762) / 409 = $375,780

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $375,780

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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	$118K – $288K	$47K	11.0%	433
Mathnasium	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	995
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS,	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	968
CLUB Z!	$41K – $57K	$27K	6.0%	319
SOCCER SHOTS	$43K – $54K	$37K	7.0%	313
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER	$192K – $341K	$42K	9.5%	243
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises	$208K – $393K	$42K	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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2TX

3FL

4NC

5WA

6OH

7MI

8IN

9NY

10NJ

11IL

12SC

13LA

14VA

15PA

+35 more states

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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.

116 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

404 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

404 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Includes a pending class action suit alleging violations of the California Labor Code at a franchisee's business, a pending suit for unpaid royalties against a former franchisee, and a pending suit for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement against a franchisee developer and the franchisor.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN franchise ranges from $117,600 to $288,400. This includes a franchise fee of $46,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 11.0% of gross sales.