Sylvan Learning Franchises for Sale

Personalized tutoring and test prep from one of the oldest names in supplemental education, now with a technology-driven curriculum.

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433

Total units

$118K+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Corporate

478

2023

476

2024

433

2025

433

Franchised units

Company-owned units

433

Total units

-9.4%

3-yr unit growth

Existing Sylvan Learning Franchises for Sale

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Sylvan Learning Franchise Model Overview

Sylvan centers provide reading, math, writing, and test prep tutoring in a leased center, using a digital curriculum delivered by certified teachers in small groups. The model starts with an assessment and sells a program of hours, so the owner's role is enrollment consultations with parents, teacher hiring, and school-district relationships. Sylvan has also pushed STEM enrichment and in-school programs as additional revenue. The system is nearly all franchised and mature, with resales available as long-time owners exit.

Ideal owner profile

Educator or professional who can sell a premium program to parents in a consultative setting

Comfortable with a well-known but mature brand and building relationships with local schools

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $46,900

Total initial investment $117,600 – $288,400

Royalty 11% of Gross Sales (12% for Sylvan Edge / ACE IT!); minimum royalty applies

Ad / brand fund Local Marketing: 6% of Gross Sales or $1,500/mo, whichever greater (no national ad fund currently)

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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