Huntington Learning Centers vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026
Huntington Learning Centers runs $128K–$267K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $77K.
Huntington Learning Centers
$128K–$267K
total investment
Investment Difference
$77K
Sylvan Learning costs less
Sylvan Learning
$73K–$168K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Huntington Learning Centers | Sylvan Learning | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $128K–$267K | $73K–$168K | Sylvan Learning |
| Franchise Fee | $36,000 | $24,000 | Sylvan Learning |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 9.0% | Huntington Learning Centers |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 1.5% | Sylvan Learning |
| Net Worth Required | $200K | $150K | Sylvan Learning |
| Liquid Capital | $80K | $75K | Sylvan Learning |
| Est. Break-Even | 5.8 yr | 5.2 yr | Sylvan Learning |
Huntington Learning Centers Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $128K–$267K
- Franchise Fee
- $36,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $425K
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 $77K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Huntington Learning Centers also wins on royalty rate.