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HomeVestors vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026

HomeVestors runs $77K–$401K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $118K.

HomeVestors

$77K–$401K

total investment

Investment Difference

$118K

Sylvan Learning costs less

Sylvan Learning

$73K–$168K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category HomeVestors Sylvan Learning Lower Cost
Total Investment $77K–$401K $73K–$168K Sylvan Learning
Franchise Fee $39,000 $24,000 Sylvan Learning
Royalty Rate 0.0% 9.0% HomeVestors
Ad Fund Fee 6.0% 1.5% Sylvan Learning
Net Worth Required $250K $150K Sylvan Learning
Liquid Capital $70K $75K HomeVestors
Est. Break-Even 4.2 yr 5.2 yr HomeVestors

HomeVestors Profile

Category
real estate
Total Investment
$77K–$401K
Franchise Fee
$39,000
Royalty
0.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$950K
Full HomeVestors 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 $118K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. HomeVestors also wins on royalty rate.