Keller Williams vs Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026
Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. Sylvan Learning runs $73K–$168K. The gap at midpoint: $139K.
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Investment Difference
$139K
Sylvan Learning costs less
Sylvan Learning
$73K–$168K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Keller Williams | Sylvan Learning | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $183K–$336K | $73K–$168K | Sylvan Learning |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $24,000 | Sylvan Learning |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 9.0% | Keller Williams |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 1.5% | Keller Williams |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $150K | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $150K | $75K | Sylvan Learning |
| Est. Break-Even | 3.6 yr | 5.2 yr | Keller Williams |
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
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 $139K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Keller Williams also wins on royalty rate.