Quick Verdict · who it fits
Sylvan Learning fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$118K - $288K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$47K
Royalty (Item 6)
11–12% + 5% ad
System size (Item 20)
433 +12
Years in business
35+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
9 suits
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•9 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 11–12% + ad fund 5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (11–12%)
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Ad fund (5%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
433
Total units open
12
Units opened last year
45
Units closed last year
-43
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Sylvan Learning ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
47th pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 138 peers
System size
95th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Learning | Disclosed | $47K | $118K - $288K | 11–12% | 433 |
| CacSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $149K - $294K | 8.25% | 36 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Sylvan Learning requires a $46,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $117,600–$288,400, per the most recent FDD on file.
Sylvan Learning franchises are sold by SYLVAN LEARNING, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Sylvan Learning discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 11.0% to 12.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 5% of monthly Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Sylvan Learning has 433 total locations, with 12 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Sylvan Learning does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
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