Sylvan Learning

Franchise Overview

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Sylvan Learning operates brick-and-mortar learning centers that deliver personalized, supplemental education programs for K-12 students, covering tutoring in reading, writing, math, and study skills, SAT/ACT test preparation, and homework help through certified instructors following customized learning plans.

Key Highlights

Individualized assessment identifies each student's academic gaps before instruction begins
Certified instructors execute customized learning plans tailored to every student
Proprietary technology platforms and comprehensive marketing support back franchise owners
Named a top low-cost franchise by Entrepreneur, emphasizing owner affordability

Operating under Unleashed Brands and actively expanding nationally, Sylvan Learning is well-positioned to meet growing family demand for trusted, results-focused supplemental education outside the traditional classroom.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1979

Number of Units433

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$118K – $288K

Sylvan Learning Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Sylvan Learning FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Sylvan Learning FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

Sylvan Learning FDD 2025

April 2025

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2024

March 2024

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2023

March 2023

$99.00

Sylvan Learning FDD 2022

March 2022

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2021

April 2021

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2020

March 2020

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2019

April 2019

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2018

April 2018

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2017

March 2017

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Sylvan Learning FDD 2016

March 2016

$99.00

Sylvan Learning FDD 2015

June 2015

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.

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