Sylvan Learning Centers vs Tutoring Club Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Tutoring Club Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$66,500 - $119,900
Franchise Fee $24,000$34,500
Royalty Fee 16%10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791991
Year Franchised 19801999
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    Training -Comprehensive training for 2 people at Tutoring Club Headquarters.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    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)

    		 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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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    #123 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #252 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Tutoring Club

    Founded by Lawrance H. Schwartz in 1991, Tutoring Club offers students instruction in basic subjects, like reading, math, writing and study skills. This Discovery Bay, California-based company is dedicated to helping children, of elementary to high-school age, succeed in school. The company also offers SAT preparation courses and tutoring. Benefits of ownership: *Scalability to grow your Tutoring Club franchise at your own pace *TutorAid software which manages all student academics *Complete accounting program developed specifically to manage your franchise finances *No accounts receivable *No inventory to spoil *Perform a service for children and the community *Strong training and ongoing support from a franchisor that is interested in your success *National consumer marketing campaign *Protected Territory If you are ready for a rewarding change, take the next step and contact us today!
     
    Honorably Discharged Veterans: 15% franchise fee discount on first location.