The Globe & Mail: Former employees become franchise owners 'almost by accident'

The Globe & Mail's franchising section featured Sylvan Learning franchisee Penny Loome, who started with Sylvan as a part-time employee before becoming a multi-unit, multi-country franchisee. Loome elaborates on the benefits of being an employee first, understanding Sylvan Learning's teaching philosophies and how they were compatible to her own. She also liked that the program was skill-specific and tailored to each student.

Loome underscores that she felt she had an advantage as a business owner from the start by understanding the business model prior to opening her first location, and that Sylvan is a great opportunity for aspiring female entrepreneurs.