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American Family Care vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026

American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $1.2M.

American Family Care

$1.0M–$1.6M

total investment

Investment Difference

$1.2M

Sylvan Learning costs less

Sylvan Learning

$73K–$168K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category American Family Care Sylvan Learning Lower Cost
Total Investment $1.0M–$1.6M $73K–$168K Sylvan Learning
Franchise Fee $60,000 $24,000 Sylvan Learning
Royalty Rate 6.0% 9.0% American Family Care
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 1.5% Sylvan Learning
Net Worth Required $1.5M $150K Sylvan Learning
Liquid Capital $550K $75K Sylvan Learning
Est. Break-Even 6.1 yr 5.2 yr Sylvan Learning

American Family Care Profile

Category
health
Total Investment
$1.0M–$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$2.2M
Full American Family Care Cost Breakdown →

Sylvan Learning Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$73K–$168K
Franchise Fee
$24,000
Royalty
9.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$310K
Full Sylvan Learning Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Sylvan Learning costs $1.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.