
Franchise Development Leader: Georgia Chasen
Georgia Chasen, Vice President of Franchise Development at Sylvan Learning, oversees the brand's entire franchise development effort, focusing on domestic and international development.
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.

Georgia Chasen, Vice President of Franchise Development at Sylvan Learning, oversees the brand's entire franchise development effort, focusing on domestic and international development.

The 2018 Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference focused on the customer journey and brand promise, highlighting the importance of technology and marketing in the franchise industry.

Sylvan Learning, a tutoring and education franchise, opens a new location in Winter Park, Florida, catering to the local community's focus on education.

Arlene Garcia has opened a Sylvan Learning Center in Brookfield, Connecticut, helping children and parents build confidence through tutoring.

Sylvan Learning launched an internal rewards program, Sylvan Mojo, to motivate franchisees and their center staff, focusing on specific tasks and excellence.

A Sylvan Learning franchisee, Becky Taylor, positioned the next owner for success with a long-term exit strategy, ensuring a seamless transition.

Sylvan Learning plans to develop new locations in Vietnam, China, and the Middle East, expanding its international presence and leveraging its proven business model.

Sylvan Learning franchisees are proud to represent the brand, with many multi-unit owners having been with the company for years or decades.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry. Luckily, these events offer plenty of opportunity to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Kiel Asensi, a military veteran, finds success in franchising with Sylvan Learning.

Todd Crabtree, a successful Sylvan Learning franchisee, shares his experience and military background in franchising.

Mike Kelley's diverse career path leads him to Sylvan Learning, citing entrepreneurship and leadership experiences.

The 2018 edition of Franchising.com featured news on Snapchat's ad revenue sharing and the Franlebrity of the month.

Sylvan Learning's franchise development website was highlighted, featuring a user-friendly design and showcasing the value the brand brings to franchisees.

With nearly 40 years of experience providing students with supplemental and enrichment education programs, Sylvan Learning and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announce a joint partnership to bring Science

Sylvan Learning makes a big push into China with an expansion plan to add 200 locations across the country over the next 10 years.

While the restaurant industry continues to benefit from advancements in technology, non-restaurant brands are also gaining steam.

Sylvan Learning's multi-unit franchisees have followed the proven business model, leading to immense success, with two of its California franchisees growing their respective businesses to five or more territories.

Sylvan Learning franchisees George and Paula Rolfe retire after 34 years.

Sylvan Learning franchisee Alex Ho opens his first center, driven by a passion for education and helping others learn.

Cyrus and Enna Yanos have become franchisees of the Stockton, California Sylvan Learning location, ensuring their children can continue to attend the center.

Sylvan Learning's test prep services help students achieve their best results on the SAT and ACT, with a mix of face-to-face and online lessons.

Rodney Barnes, a former business strategist, opens a Sylvan Learning franchise, leveraging his experience to help educate children and give back to his community.

Sylvan Learning Franchisees Sue and Deep Kataria opened a location in Leesburg this month.