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New franchisees share their strategies for preparing for their grand opening, including training staff, managing finances, and marketing the business.
Sylvan Learning is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 792 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Sylvan Learning is a tutoring franchise with over 710 locations, offering programs in math, reading, writing, and test preparation, with an initial investment ranging from $107,922 to $239,012 [[2026-02-26 Sylvan Learning Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit in 2026 (5577fb)]]. * Susan Valverde, Brand President of Sylvan Learning, emphasizes the importance of adaptability, innovation, and supporting franchisees to drive success [[2026-01-19 Susan Valverde What I wish I’d known… (cca675)]]. * Joan Lovin celebrates over 30 years of Sylvan Learning in San Antonio, reflecting on her journey in education and the center's growth [[2025-08-13 Joan Lovin Celebrates 30+ Years of Sylvan Learning in San Antonio (f07232)]]. * Sylvan Learning is listed among the top tutoring franchises, with various investment ranges and unit counts [[2025-09-11 Top Tutoring Franchises of 2025 Costs & Opportunities (dc31dd)]]. * The franchise is also included in the list of top 15 education franchises under $500K to buy [[2025-09-08 Top 15 Education Franchises Under $500K to Buy in 2025 (9a379a)]]. * Sylvan Learning offers STEAM education opportunities, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics components [[2025-09-04 15 Best STEAM Education Franchises to Invest in for 2025 (3e900b)]]. * Unleashed Brands, a youth enrichment franchise platform, has been recognized for its entrepreneurial excellence and contribution to the economic vitality of North Texas [[2025-11-21 Unleashed Brands Named No. 10 Company in 2025 Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Awards (9bb97c)]]. * However, there is no direct connection between Unleashed Brands and Sylvan Learning in the provided coverage. Filed under Education & Childcare / Tutoring.

New franchisees share their strategies for preparing for their grand opening, including training staff, managing finances, and marketing the business.

Sylvan Learning is ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500 with 750 locations worldwide and a $70,980 to $159,885 investment range.

Sylvan Learning has met major milestones in 2018, including expansion and program enhancements, setting the brand up for success in 2019.

Three Sylvan Learning franchisees share their diverse journeys to ownership.

Sylvan’s small group setting provided her the chance to impact students on a daily basis, one of the main reasons she was initially drawn to teaching.

Lesley Mitchell, a 4-unit Sylvan Learning owner, shares her experience and approach to staying engaged with the day-to-day operations of her business, with a focus on providing a valuable service to children and their parents.

Sylvan Learning is a top education and child care franchise over 50 units, providing personalized instructional services to students of all skill levels.

Arvada resident Christine Rector is celebrating her survival of breast cancer by becoming the new owner of Broomfield's Sylvan Learning.

On October 4, entrepreneurs and education professionals from around the Greater Baltimore area gathered at Towson University for this year’s EdTech Innovation Showcase, an annual convention featuring products and present

Sylvan Learning's Discovery Day helps candidates decide to join the franchise system, providing exposure to the brand and its people.

A mother-son franchisee duo, Lori and Donald Livingston, is thrilled to serve a variety of students at the Sylvan Learning San Francisco center.

A Sylvan Learning franchisee and CEO strike up a friendly Black Friday bet, with the franchisee's centers aiming to outperform the national centers in sales.

Sylvan Learning Executive Anathea Simpkins finds calling as Sandy Hook Promise volunteer, focusing on children's education and well-being.

Susan Valverde joins Sylvan Learning's leadership team as Chief Franchise Operations, bringing extensive experience and knowledge of the brand.

Sylvan Learning launches new writing program, Sylvan Paper, to enhance digital learning experiences for students.

Sylvan Learning celebrates its grand opening in Upper St. Clair, recognizing national Grand STEM Challenge winners and marking the brand's return to the Pittsburgh community.

Sean Fitzgerald leads a franchise sales track at FranConnection 2018, featuring executives from Orangetheory, Saladworks, and Sylvan Learning.

Sylvan Learning has seen great success in its 40-year history, and thanks to innovative and adaptive measures, the brand still continues to grow.

Sylvan Learning franchisees grow to love the brand more each year, citing its culture, corporate support, and community involvement as key factors in their success.

Sylvan Learning is applying its 40 years of experience to lay the groundwork for the future of education, focusing on personalized learning and a three-to-one teacher-to-student ratio.

Sylvan Learning was ranked in the 2018 Franchise Times Top 200+ list with $185,000,000 in global sales and 750 points of presence, including 85 international locations.

Sylvan Learning launches a rewards program called Sylvan Nation, aiming to engage parents and promote learning beyond the walls of its centers.

Sylvan Learning welcomes 66 new franchisees with diverse backgrounds, each passionate about making an impact in their communities.

Sylvan Learning's VP of Education Emily Levitt participates in a bipartisan policy center initiative on early childhood education and paid family leave.