Sylvan Learning charges a royalty fee of 11.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Sylvan Learning franchise is approximately 16.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 5.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $114/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Sylvan Learning has been involved in 8 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Sylvan Learning franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Sylvan Learning offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Sylvan Learning currently operates 478 locations (2025 FDD) (478 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 1.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sylvan Learning is 4.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Sylvan Learning FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $324K (average: $385K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Sylvan Learning is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Sylvan Learning's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Sylvan Learning's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Sylvan Learning provides 72 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Sylvan Learning provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.