Sylvan Learning Centers vs The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$106,420 - $180,235
Franchise Fee $24,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 16%$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791994
Year Franchised 19802005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 56 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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
    The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp.

    The Tutoring Center® franchise opportunities are now available! With the growth of supplemental education in the United States today, The Tutoring Center® is a great choice for a new career. If your dream is to enjoy a fun and rewarding work environment while enriching the lives of children, consider The Tutoring Center® franchise today.

    Veteran Incentives $2,000 off franchise fee, $2,500 off initial royalty fees


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    #283 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #356 in Franchise 500 for 2021.