Huntington Learning Center Looks to Build a Strong Presence in Nashville

When Len Silverman left corporate America 14 years ago, he made a vow to himself that he would be his own boss moving forward. After months of searching for different franchise opportunities, he landed on Huntington Learning Center and opened his first location in Henderson, Tennessee. It didn’t take Silverman long to realize that with a great market and community comes incredible success in business.

“I got into this business because I wanted to become a part of the community,” said Silverman. “Before, when I was commuting to work every day, I hardly knew what was happening in my own backyard. Partnering with Huntington has allowed me to become ingrained in the area that I live in.”

Nashville market growth

Now, as population numbers continue to soar in the nearby Nashville market, Huntington Learning Center is looking to duplicate the success that Silverman has seen in Henderson in Music City. The top 10 real estate market has seen its population grow by 45 percent between 2000 and 2017, reaching about 1.9 million, and it’s surrounded by strong universities and colleges.

Students who are coming to the market for those schools are also staying there to raise their families. On top of that strong population growth, Nashville is an outstanding business market — the city is home to companies like Bridgestone, Nissan and Dollar General. Between the strong population and economy, Huntington Learning Center knows that Nashville is not going to see a halt in growth anytime soon.

“We are actively looking at the Bellevue, Spring Hill, Murfreesboro and Lebanon areas for development and have the overall capacity to add ten more locations across those areas,” said Huntington Learning VP of Sales Darlene Viering. “We already have two successful franchisees in the Nashville market, and our owners are all active in the local community and schools. We are looking for franchise partners like Silverman who want to become anchor members of their community while also making an impact in the lives of the families around them.”

Huntington learning center

Huntington Learning Center is a family-owned and operated business that was founded in 1977, and began franchising in 1985. The brand’s top-tier facilities offer instruction in reading, mathematics and study skills as well as SAT and ACT exam preparation. Students and parents alike know they are getting an elevated supplemental education experience, as each Huntington Learning Center employee is required to have a four-year degree.

And with more than 300 units, Huntington is expected to continue building on its strong momentum in target markets like Nashville by partnering with the right franchisees.

Expansion plans

“Our goal is to add another 200 units to our system in the next two to three years, and Nashville is a key growth market,” said Viering. “We are looking to team up with individuals who are truly looking to make a difference. You have to be prepared to be an active contributor with the local schools and Chamber of Commerce.

Our owners come from all different backgrounds, but they all share this same passion and commitment to helping students get the best education possible. In opening their own center, they will be a core part of our growing franchise system as their businesses get off the ground and continue to grow from there.”

With an initial franchise investment ranging from $119,201 to $270,304, Huntington Learning Center is targeting entrepreneurial-minded and educated individuals to continue expanding throughout Nashville.