Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services vs Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services vs Sylvan Learning Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services Franchise
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Investment $33,900 - $52,850$70,270 - $163,625
Franchise Fee $19,750 - $34,750$24,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%16%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19951979
Year Franchised 19981980
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$1K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services Franchise
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Education background preferred but not required
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    Financing Options
     
    Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services Franchise
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services Franchise
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Training --
    Support -Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media
    Operations - 41% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services Franchise
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Club Z In-Home Tutoring Services

    Club Z! Tutoring Services is the world's largest one-on-one tutoring program. Our tutors have helped over 100,000 students improve their grades, raise their test scores, learn productive study skills, build their academic self-confidence, and reach their full potential. The Club Z! tutoring program is successful because it provides highly individualized, one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of home, free from distractions. Tutoring sessions may also be scheduled at schools, after school facilities, libraries, or community centers. Club Z! tutors are experienced degreed professionals and state certified instructors with impeccable credentials and a heartfelt enthusiasm for teaching. We serve all ages, pre-kindergarten through adult. Tutoring is available in all core subjects - reading, mathematics, science, history - as well as study skills, foreign languages, standardized test prep, assessment testing such as ACT and SAT, music lessons, and much more. Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services is one of the most affordable tutoring programs available. We have more than 300 franchised locations worldwide.

    Veteran discount  10% off franchise fee

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    About Sylvan Learning Centers

    Based in Baltimore, Sylvan Learning Centers was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979 to provide personalized instructional services to students of all ages and skill levels. Sylvan has been franchising since 1980 and has learning centers in North America and Asia.

    *Royalty includes monthly royalty; national advertising; mandatory assessment fees; SylvanSync server, support, and ongoing educational program updates; initial franchisee training; online staffing training.

    For more information, see our Franchise Disclosure Document.

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