Sylvan Learning Centers vs Eye Level Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Eye Level Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$52,318 - $121,650
Franchise Fee $24,000$5,000
Royalty Fee 16%$32-$36/subject/mo.
Advertising Fee -$1/subject/mo.
Year Founded 19791976
Year Franchised 19801991
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
Eye Level 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
    Eye Level 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
    Eye Level Franchise
    Training -All of our franchisees go through our seven-day training program prior to their location's opening, during which they learn about: * The principles of the Eye Level program * Effective marketing of their Eye Level learning center * The Eye Level Global Dream System * Eye Level Math, English Curriculum * Diagnostic testing and parent consulting * Learning center operations * Devising solid business plans * And more
    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
    Eye Level Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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.

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

    About Eye Level

    Eye Level, a supplemental education and enrichment program, offers a teaching philosophy and education method where self-directed learning, individualized academic coaching, and critical thinking are at the core of helping children improve and excel in their academic pursuits. Daekyo America Franchise History Daekyo was founded in South Korea in 1976 by Young Joong Kang, PhD. Over the next 20 years, Dr. Kang's fresh approach to supplemental education would transform the industry. By 1999, Daekyo was the most recognized education brand in South Korea. Daekyo began franchising in the United States in 1991. Eye Level has more than 190 centers in the U.S., and more than 780 additional locations throughout the world.

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    #95 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #184 in Franchise 500 for 2020.