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Is Sylvan Learning For You?

Sylvan Learning, one of North America's leading franchise-based businesses, is seeking energetic entrepreneurs who enjoy working with communities, schools, families and children to join the Sylvan Learning family. To be an ideal candidate, you should have an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrate strong business and sales skills, and desire to be a vital participant in the community in which you live and work. You should have the ability to motivate and inspire those around you and the passion to build a business dedicated to serving the educational needs of the children and families in your exclusive Sylvan Learning territory.

Candidate Profile

Business and Development Background

• You demonstrate a history of strong business and sales skills, and the ability to create, manage and grow a supplemental education business
• You are committed to operational and educational excellence
• You desire to build incremental revenue and income through maximizing the potential of your exclusive territories
• You aspire to own and operate multiple centers and/or territories.

Educational Background

• You should have a college degree, preferably in Business, Marketing and/or Education.

Community Outreach

• You can network effectively with local schools, community leaders, government officials, businesses and nonprofit organizations, becoming a true champion of the Sylvan Learning brand in your community
• You are willing to serve as an educational resource within your community.

Commitment to Sylvan Learning's Core Principles

• You have the ability to deliver a service experience so outstanding that families return consistently and refer friends. You will maintain a dedication to Sylvan Learning's other core principles: providing superior education programs; maximizing customer convenience; attracting more families through local, regional and national marketing; and becoming a great partner with Sylvan Learning and your community.

Financial Requirements

• Franchisees interested in joining the Sylvan Learning family can expect their initial investment to be approximately $179,000 - $305,000 depending on the real estate selected. Qualified candidates should possess a minimum net worth of $250,000 and a minimum liquidity of $75,000. Franchise fees range from $42,000 - $48,000 depending on the territory targeted.

The information contained on this website is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Any such offer or solicitation is made only through our Franchise Disclosure Document and only in jurisdictions where such offers are lawful.