Sylvan Learning Centers vs Stemtree Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Stemtree Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$83,800 - $149,800
Franchise Fee $24,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 16%8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19792014
Year Franchised 19802016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Stemtree 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
    Stemtree 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
    Stemtree Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 8 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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
    Stemtree 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 Stemtree

    "Stemtree

    The STEMTREE franchise model offers education services that focus on the core curricula of science, technology, and engineering.
    STEMTREE’s programs nurture each student’s inner scientist through innovative, engaging, and hands-on learning experience, built upon a solid foundation of scientific curricula, giving each student the edge for success in today’s schools and the world.
    Whether achieving higher grades in the classroom, helping students become successful science professionals or engineers, or simply instilling and cultivating an appreciation and a deep understanding of science and technology, STEMTREE offers after-school programs, with or without student pick-ups, one-on-one tutoring, educational camps, home-school study programs, and even birthday parties and event-based programs.
    Stemtree was founded on the idea that nothing is more important than enriching the lives of others; now we want to extend that service to our franchisees.
    Stemtree has a strong potential ROI for a franchise owner. With reasonable overhead and a low startup cost for the education industry, the concept is financially sound. We do not guarantee any success or levels of profitability, but with a large margin for error, a franchisee can be much less effective than our projections and still have a successful business.

    STEMTREE’s business model requires a fixed commercial location comprising approximately 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of space.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee