John McAuliffe

Susan Valverde, brand president of Sylvan Learning, shares her journey from franchisee to leadership.

Sylvan Learning Center promotes Susan Valverde to Brand President, effective May 1, as John McAuliffe retires after leading the company since 2016.

Sylvan Learning has opened its newest franchise location in Tavares, Florida at 1924 Salk Ave.

Sylvan Learning opens a new franchise location in Park Ridge-Montvale, New Jersey, owned and operated by Michael Hazen.

Sylvan Learning opens a new franchise location in North Conroe, Texas, owned and operated by Renitta and Clarence Thomas.

Sylvan Learning has opened its newest franchise location in Burbank, Calif.

Sylvan Learning opens new franchise location in Simi Valley, California

Unleashed Brands acquires Sylvan Learning, expanding its reach in the youth enrichment market.

Sylvan Learning opens new center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, owned by local educator Brandian Bufford.

Sylvan Learning celebrates its 45th anniversary with over 700 locations across the nation.

Sylvan Learning opens new center in Brandon, Manitoba, providing supplemental education resources to the Westman Region of Manitoba.

Sylvan Learning opens a new franchise location in Meridian, Idaho, offering tutoring and educational services.

Sylvan Learning has opened its permanent location at 1050 S. Preston Road, #116 in the Celina Town Center shopping center after serving students in a temporary center for the last several months.

Sylvan Learning opens a new center in Rogers, Arkansas, offering personalized tutoring solutions.

Sylvan Learning has opened its newest franchise location in Addicks, Texas at 6370 N.

Sylvan Learning opened a new center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, owned by local residents Angela and Nic Jones.

Sylvan Learning opens its newest franchise location in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, owned by Nancy and Joe Shrewsbury.

Sylvan Learning opens new center in Riverview, Florida, locally owned by Dr. Vanity Barr-Little, an Air Force Veteran with a doctoral degree in business.

Sylvan Learning Central Newark is locally owned by LaRhonda Lewis, who has nearly 30 years of experience in preschool education and counseling.

Sylvan Learning Opens New Center in Belmont, North Carolina, with a family-owned and locally operated center, serving the community with education and support.

A mother-daughter duo opens a Sylvan Learning Center in Albertville, Minnesota.

Sylvan Learning has opened a new center in Indian Land, South Carolina, offering supplemental and enrichment education services for students grades K-12.

Sylvan Learning opens new center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, owned by Nancy and Joe Shrewsbury.

This month, 1851 is taking an in-depth look at ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints.