Hand and Stone vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026
Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $476K.
Hand and Stone
$531K–$663K
total investment
Investment Difference
$476K
Sylvan Learning costs less
Sylvan Learning
$73K–$168K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Hand and Stone | Sylvan Learning | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $531K–$663K | $73K–$168K | Sylvan Learning |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $24,000 | Sylvan Learning |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 9.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 1.5% | Sylvan Learning |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $150K | Sylvan Learning |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $75K | Sylvan Learning |
| Est. Break-Even | 7.8 yr | 5.2 yr | Sylvan Learning |
Hand and Stone Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $531K–$663K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
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 $476K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.