Sylvan Learning Centers vs Kids 'R' Kids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$4,401,000 - $5,701,000
Franchise Fee $24,000$115,000
Royalty Fee 16%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19791985
Year Franchised 19801988
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Education background preferred but not required

    • Interested candidates should have a minimum net worth of $750,000 and liquid assets of at least $300,000

    Financing Options
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
    Training -

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy's Operations and Support Team provides ongoing support for its franchisees and their businesses. Each franchised location has an assigned Operations Consultant to work directly with the franchise owner and act as the primary contact to assist with his or her needs. Thorough Training: Phase I - Business start-up training held at Support Center in Duluth, Georgia Phase II - Day-to-day Operations Training Class Phase III - Key Personnel training- Held on-site prior to opening

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

    The Operations & Support team is committed to providing support within the following departments: marketing, curriculum and instruction, administration, as well as state and federal government relations.

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media -Initial marketing plan -Pre-opening through Grand opening -Local marketing plan to acquire and retain customers -Social Media and Digital marketing program -Website -Customized local content -Public Relations -Brand and Local PR
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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.

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

    About Kids 'R' Kids

    Headquartered in the North Atlanta suburb of Duluth, Ga., Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children (ages six weeks - 12 years) to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. With nearly 160 learning academies in 16 states, Kids 'R' Kids International is a family-owned and operated organization that ranks in the top three nationwide for franchised early childhood education centers. :
    Expansion Plans
    In 2016, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies is on track to open new schools in Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Buford, Ga.; Carry, Ill.; Princeton and Montville, N.J., as well as Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. To drive additional franchise development, the company is seeking qualified franchisees to open 15 to 20 schools in cities, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Orlando, and Las Vegas; as well as communities in New Jersey, Virginia and the Capital Region of Maryland. For international development, the company is targeting select markets across South America, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Colombia and India.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #109 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #243 in Franchise 500 for 2021.