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Sylvan Learning Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $90,000–$166,000. Franchise fee: $36,000. Royalty: 9.0% + 1.5% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$36,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$90,000–$166,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
9.0% + 1.5% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$280K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Sylvan Learning

Real Estate & Buildout $35,000
Equipment & Fixtures $20,000
Initial Inventory $8,000
Initial Marketing $15,000
Working Capital Reserve $35,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$200,000
Liquid Capital Required
$60,000

vs. Service Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-54% vs. avg ($279K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+3.7% vs. avg (5.3%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Service franchises. Actual results vary.

~6.1 years

Based on $280K estimated annual revenue, 18% net margin, and 9.0+1.5% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.