Sylvan Learning Centers vs GradePower Learning Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
GradePower Learning Franchise
Investment $70,270 - $163,625$99,800 - $270,500
Franchise Fee $24,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 16%10%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19791984
Year Franchised 19801991
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


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

    • Surprisingly, you really do not need to have education experience to operate a successful Grade Power franchise. We're looking for individuals with good people skills who can own, operate, manage and promote their own Grade Power franchise. You'll benefit by working alongside two very successful companies as we help you build your franchise.


    Financing Options
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    GradePower Learning Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    GradePower Learning Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 2 weeks Additional Training: Home study
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

    You will be provided with all the proprietary tools needed - along with the finest training and support system in the franchise industry. Helping you succeed is our primary focus, as we build our mutual franchise into a nationally known and recognized name in the education industry. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise
    GradePower Learning 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 GradePower Learning

    GradePower Learning is unlike any other franchise in North America and is changing the way our children process, interpret, and organize information. It is important to understand that we do not tutor students. Tutoring is only a temporary fix; it's focused on getting a better grade or test score. We combine academic tutoring with cognitive learning, so our focus is on improving how children learn. We use these methods in order to teach students how to think correctly. By doing so they learn real self-esteem and they won't need tutoring year after year. This will not only give students better grades, it will benefit them for the rest of their lives. We have the widest array of these programs, such as; Little Readers, Beyond Tutoring, Advantage, SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Readiness Study, ADD, ADHD, NCLB and more! You will also have the opportunity to partner with a company that not only has 25 years dedicated to the learning and education industry, but also over 35 years experience in franchising and working with people from all walks of life to help them build a successful future for themselves and their families.

    Veteran Incentives  Royalty fee waived for six months

    "Entrepreneur
    #404 in Franchise 500 for 2020.