Sylvan Learning Centers
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Sylvan Learning Centers system.
Sylvan Learning Centers
1001 Fleet St.
Baltimore, MD 21202-4382
800#: (800) 284-8214
Tel: (410) 843-8880
Fax: (410) 843-6265
E-mail: pete.lorenzo@educate.com
Web Site: www.sylvanfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Pete Lorenzo, Director Franchise Development
SYLVAN is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. SYLVAN services kindergarten through adult-levels from more than 1,000 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 900
Company-Owned Units: 150
Total Units: 1050
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: CA, TX, NY
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American: 6
>Native American: 1
>Other: 12
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600-2,500 SF; FS, SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $101.1-171.3K
Total Investment: $121.1-219.3K
Average Total Investment: $170K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $38-46K
>Average Franchise Fee: $42K
>Royalty: 8-9%
>Advertising: 5-13%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 500
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Days Baltimore, MD; 5 Days in Various Other Locations.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: We support the overall objectives of the Initiative and provide a very high level of support to both franchise candidates and franchise owners.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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