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Code Ninjas vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026

Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $133K.

Code Ninjas

$169K–$339K

total investment

Investment Difference

$133K

Sylvan Learning costs less

Sylvan Learning

$73K–$168K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Code Ninjas Sylvan Learning Lower Cost
Total Investment $169K–$339K $73K–$168K Sylvan Learning
Franchise Fee $26,000 $24,000 Sylvan Learning
Royalty Rate 8.0% 9.0% Code Ninjas
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 1.5% Sylvan Learning
Net Worth Required $250K $150K Sylvan Learning
Liquid Capital $100K $75K Sylvan Learning
Est. Break-Even 8.4 yr 5.2 yr Sylvan Learning

Code Ninjas Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$169K–$339K
Franchise Fee
$26,000
Royalty
8.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$380K
Full Code Ninjas 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 $133K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Code Ninjas also wins on royalty rate.