Sylvan Learning Centers vs Made Sewing Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Made Sewing Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$44,100 - $64,450
Franchise Fee $24,000$29,000
Royalty Fee 16%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19792019
Year Franchised 19802019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Made Sewing Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Education background preferred but not required
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Made Sewing 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
    Made Sewing 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
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    Made Sewing Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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.

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

    About Made Sewing

    "Made

    There are three elements to any successful franchise relationship: a great concept, a good location/territory and a great operator. We have the first element, and we’ll help you find the second. The 3rd element is the real key and is always the operator. As a Made Sewing franchisee, YOU make all the difference. A Franchisee that is willing to follow a proven system and is committed to excellence, consistency, and constant, positive communication with his/her students and community will always have great success.