Tutoring

Sylvan Learning

Bedford, TX · Founded 1979 · SLYR

Sylvan Learning, LLC offers franchises to operate learning centers providing specialized assessment and teaching of individualized educational programs for children in reading, mathematics, writing, and test preparation under the Sylvan Learning trademarks and system.

2026 Franchise 500
#98
433
units (2025)
-9.0%
year over year

Units by Year

481
2021
474
2022
478
2023
476
2024
433
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$117,600 – $288,400
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$46,900
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
11%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

11% of Gross Sales (standard programs); 12% of Gross Sales (Sylvan Edge and ACE IT!)

Leadership

  • Susan Valverde

    President

  • Kyle Martin

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Michael Browning, Jr.

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Stephen Polozola

    Chief Legal Officer

  • Mark McAndrew

    General Counsel

  • Jon Shell

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Ryan Slemons

    Chief Development Officer

  • Patrick O’Toole

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Kal Savoie

    Vice President of Franchise Recruitment

  • Timm Sasser

    Vice President of Franchise Recruitment

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
916
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
37
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
22 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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