Steps to Owning a Sylvan Learning Franchise
How to open a Sylvan Learning franchise
Are you ready to take the first step towards becoming a business owner and making a difference in your community? Franchising with Sylvan Learning is a streamlined and straightforward process designed to help you start on the entrepreneurship path. Here's how it works:
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Overview of GoalsWe’ll conduct some information gathering to learn more about professional needs, background and experience. We’ll also discuss timelines, selection criteria and investment range. This is your opportunity to learn more about us, as well, so feel free to ask any questions.
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Brand Review
This is a deep-dive presentation into our vision, goals and our unique value proposition. You’ll get a clear picture of our culture, business model and what it takes to be a successful franchisee. This is where we’ll have an open and honest discussion about whether it makes sense to move forward.
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Request for Consideration
We’ll ask you to complete a Request for Consideration. This is a confidential, non-binding document that demonstrates your intent to invest.
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Funding & Territory Analysis
We have a dedicated small business lender who will help you understand the funding process and the different options available. We’ll also review your potential target area and discuss the site selection/real estate process.
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Review of Franchise Disclosure Document
This is where we get into the nitty gritty. The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) details our company background and breakdown of the total investment, average park volume and financials, as well as other pertinent information. We’ll make sure you understand it all and our mutual obligations.
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Attend Launch Day
We’re getting closer! You’ll have the opportunity to meet our executive leadership team and ask the tough questions. We’ll immerse you in the Sylvan Learning culture and you’ll get hands-on experience in one of our parks. No final decisions are made yet.
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Final Franchisee & Financial Validation
If all goes well and both parties are comfortable moving forward, you’ll receive an award letter. This is sort of like winning Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. We’ll have a final call to review next steps.
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Sign Franchise Agreement
It’s official! A signed franchise agreement means you are now a member of the Sylvan Learning franchise family. After initial fees are paid, we’ll schedule a call with our real estate and onboarding team within two days. Then it’s on the site selection process!
The ins and outs of Sylvan Launch Days
Held in-person at the Sylvan Learning + Unleashed Brands Home Office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Launch Day provides prospective franchisees like you a dedicated event where you can:
- Meet our team
- Learn how you’ll be supported through local and national marketing, proprietary technology, real estate, analytics and more
- Visit a Learning Center in action to see how the business is operated on a day-to-day basis
- Get your biggest questions answered through 1:1s and Q&A sessions
To get a feel for what Launch Days are all about, check out the video!
Available Territories
Bring Sylvan Learning to your community
As our tutoring and education franchise continues to expand, we're actively seeking passionate entrepreneurs to help us bring our cutting-edge technology and programs to new communities. With open markets throughout the United States, now is the perfect time to explore our available territories and join our growing network of franchisees!
