Mike Loudon

Mike Loudon was a business major at Brigham Young University who went on to work in several industries, including the automobile industry, the paper industry, health care and consumer products, before partnering with Sylvan.

• In 2007, he decided he wanted to try his own thing.
• He didn’t have an epiphany of how to build a better mousetrap or something, but he knew franchises had a higher probability of success.
• Being somewhat risk-averse, he found Sylvan.
• He wanted something he could be passionate about.

Mike Loudon weathered the economic crash in 2008 and the pandemic lockdown thanks to Sylvan’s corporate support and his own resourcefulness.

• For him, it was about helping people, directly impacting young people — kids between K-12 — and the families that are distressed when their kids aren’t doing well.
• It's very gratifying to give families some hope and lay out a plan that helps their students gain skills and do better in school, helping them feel better about themselves as young people.

For more than 40 years, Sylvan Learning has been focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life.

• Since its founding in 1979, Sylvan Learning has become the leading supplemental and enrichment education franchise in North America thanks to its mission-driven philosophy, educational technology, community-oriented approach and strong franchisee support infrastructure.

Because of its ongoing investment in technology solutions and breadth of content and delivery options provided in-center, in-home and online, Sylvan has been uniquely positioned to respond to parents’ needs in these challenging times.

• Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sylvan Learning has worked hard to support students and their parents.
• First, in March, Sylvan Learning introduced a virtual tutoring option as school districts transitioned to remote learning.
• The company is also continuing to utilize its proprietary software, SylvanSync™, which provides teachers and students with adaptive practice sessions.
• As the school year approached, the brand announced the launch of School Support, a program that provides a variety of services to help children stay on track and parents manage the complexities of this current school year.

As a result of its flexible and innovative offering, the industry-leading learning franchise is continuing to grow.

• Those who are interested in franchising with Sylvan Learning have the option to provide services completely virtually or offer in-person support to students during their regular virtual school days.
• By offering a much-needed service during COVID-19, Sylvan Learning franchisees have the opportunity to help families across the country during this difficult time.

Mike Loudon has always made a difference in the communities he services and the company is excited to see him expand.

• The Sylvan Learning system is stronger, more nimble and more united than ever.
• They have ramped up their already-strong training for instruction, local marketing and technology for their franchise owners and expanded their reach for families and students.
• There is more demand for their services than ever, and they are excited to continue partnering with qualified franchisees to bring Sylvan Learning to new areas across the country.