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| Sylvan Learning Centers 1001 Fleet St. Baltimore, MD 21202-4382 |
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Business Description
SYLVAN is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. SYLVAN services pre-kindergarten through adult-levels from more than 1,100 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1980
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
SYLVAN is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. SYLVAN services pre-kindergarten through adult-levels from more than 1,100 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1980
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 921 | 82.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 198 | 17.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 1,119 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 107 |
| 2. Florida | 71 |
| 3. Texas | 68 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $101.1-171.3K |
| Total Investment: | $188.6-304.6K |
| Average Total Investment: | $225K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $42-48K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $46K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 8-9% |
| Average Royalty: | 8% |
| Advertising Fee: | 5-13% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 300 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Baltimore, MD | 6 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Various Other Locations | 5 Days | ||||||||
| 3. Online, Intranet, Zee TV and other means | |||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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