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
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 $118K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. HomeVestors also wins on royalty rate.