Source: FranopolisSylvan Learning
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee investment | $46,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $46,900 $46,900 |
| Grand opening marketing low | $10,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Grand Opening Marketing 7 $10,000 $15,000 |
| Additional funds three months low | $9,500 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds – Three Months 17 $9,500 $35,000 |
| Real estate improvements low | $15,000 to $118,010 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Real Estate Improvements and Site Preparation 4 $15,000 $118,010 |
| Single Center total investment low | $117,600 to $288,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 TOTAL 1 7 $117,600 $288,400 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
- The initial franchise fee is $46,900
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- Marketing & Advertising
- 5% of monthly Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undeveloped Center transfer fee each | $25,000 plus $1,500 for each Center yet to be developed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Initial training additional attendee daily | currently, $500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Dashboard license monthly fee after first | $10 per month per license after the first license. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee is $46,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology fee per Center monthly | Currently $114 per Center per month; up to $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Call Center Model B monthly | Model B ($350 per month plus $30 per inquiry) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee per Center | Transfer Fee $6,000 per Center plus $2,500 transfer training fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Refresh grand opening minimum | Minimum of $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local marketing monthly minimum | 6% of monthly Gross Sales or $1,500 per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional training daily | currently, $500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer training fee | $2,500 transfer training fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty Sylvan Edge and ACE IT programs | 12% of Gross Sales generated under the Sylvan Edge and ACE IT! programs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local marketing percentage | 6% of monthly Gross Sales or $1,500 per month, whichever is greater | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Development fee for two territories | Two territories $89,110 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Conference materials fee | conference materials fee of $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development fee for three territories | Three territories $126,630 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Grand opening spend high | You must spend between $10,000 and $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conference fee regular | by the registration date ($1,100) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Technology fee monthly cap | Currently $114 per Center per month; up to $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Split territory fee percentage | 25% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Compliance review audit low | currently, $1,500 to $3,500 per audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Holdover fee per day | $250 per day that you operate after the expiration | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Sylvan franchisee expansion initial fee discount | Sylvan offers a 5% reduction of the Initial Franchise Fee for existing Sylvan franchisees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conference fee late | by the late registration date ($1,350) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Compliance review audit high | currently, $1,500 to $3,500 per audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Audit fee high | currently $4,800 to $5,500 per audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| National Advertising Fund contribution | 5% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Audit fee low | currently $4,800 to $5,500 per audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Call Center Model A per inquiry | Model A ($700 per month flat fee plus $10 per inquiry) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Call Center Model A monthly | Model A ($700 per month flat fee plus $10 per inquiry) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Call Center Model B per inquiry | Model B ($350 per month plus $30 per inquiry) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Grand opening spend low | You must spend between $10,000 and $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Missed initial training fee | charge you $1,000 (“Initial Training Fee”) if you do not timely attend the initial training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Development controlling interest transfer fee | $25,000 plus $1,500 for each Center yet to be developed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Royalty standard programs | 11% of Gross Sales generated from all services other than Sylvan Edge and ACE IT! programs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Quarterly minimum royalty | The quarterly minimum Royalty Fee to be assessed is $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Conference fee early bird | by the early bird date ($950) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The disclosed initial franchise fee is $46,900.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee is $46,900
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