Sylvan Learning Centers vs KnowledgePoints Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
KnowledgePoints Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$50,000 - $174,500
Franchise Fee $24,000$50,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 16%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791999
Year Franchised 19802000
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
KnowledgePoints 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
    KnowledgePoints Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    KnowledgePoints 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    KnowledgePoints Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 KnowledgePoints

    KnowledgePoints Learning Centers provide a personal approach to basic skills tutoring. With proven results and a guarantee of success, our customized tutoring programs in reading, writing, math and study skills help ensure students at our tutoring centers reach their academic goals. All KnowledgePoints Learning Centers are run by Center Directors who complete an intense 12 week training program before being certified as a KnowledgePoints Director of Learning. Our learning centers serve students in grades Pre-K-12 who are struggling, have fallen behind or who need additional challenge. Our tutoring program consists of a diagnostic skills assessment, individualized tutoring instruction, and an effective motivational system that builds students’ skills and helps them gain the desire and confidence to succeed at the learning center, in school and in life!