BrightStar Care vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $52K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$52K
Sylvan Learning costs less
Sylvan Learning
$73K–$168K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Sylvan Learning | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $73K–$168K | Sylvan Learning |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $24,000 | Sylvan Learning |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 9.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 1.5% | Sylvan Learning |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $150K | Sylvan Learning |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $75K | Sylvan Learning |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 5.2 yr | BrightStar Care |
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Sylvan Learning Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$168K
- Franchise Fee
- $24,000
- Royalty
- 9.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $310K
Bottom Line
Sylvan Learning costs $52K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.