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Sylvan Learning
Supplemental K-12 education
For Educate, the name says it all. Its portfolio of companies includes Sylvan Learning Center which offers tutoring to students in pre-K through 12th grade. Certified teachers provide personalized instruction in reading, writing, math, study skills, and test prep for college entrance and state exams via more than 1,100 primarily franchised centers throughout the US and Canada. Educate also owns Smarterville, the maker of Hooked on Phonics and Hooked on English learning materials. Educate offers online tutoring services for Sylvan and Catapult students.
Sylvan Learning
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-843-8880
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1979 |
| Franchising since | 1980 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 2 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 50% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 833 | 102 | 40 |
| 2010 | 860 | 101 | 38 |
| 2009 | 850 | 105 | 85 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, Middle East
Costs
| Total Investment | $179,000 - $305,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $42,000 - $48,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% - 9% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Passion for helping families with children
Experience in sales, marketing or education
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Third-party financing programs
Sylvan Learning
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-843-8880
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Educate, Inc.
For Educate, the name says it all. Its portfolio of companies includes Sylvan Learning Center which offers tutoring to students in pre-K through 12th grade. Certified teachers provide personalized instruction in reading, writing, math, study skills, and test prep for college entrance and state exams via more than 1,100 primarily ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 10,161 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | 7.1% |
| Executives: | Kevin E. (Ken) Shaffer, CFOJeffrey H. Cohen, CEOTroy Albright, VP Human Resources |
| Sales: | $354,700,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 7.3% |
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| Industries: | Education & Training Services |
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| Top Competitors: | KaplanKumonPrinceton Review |
Sylvan Learning
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-843-8880
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