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Sylvan Learning Centers, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S1658)

66 deals since 2020 · typical deal $203K · 2.56% failure rate

66

Deals since 2020

$203K

Typical deal

16

Deals since FY2025

2.56%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Sylvan Learning Centers's 2.56% failure rate sits in the normal range for franchises. Underwrite the location, not just the brand.

What buyers pay for Sylvan Learning Centers

Most Sylvan Learning Centers deals financed between $100K and $350K. Above $350K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$2,994
Down payment (10%)
$23K
Cash to close (all-in)
$30K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Experience

Recent financings

  • Lubbock Learning Services LLC in Lubbock, TX — $3.2M (2026) · purchase · The Huntington National Bank
  • NorthStar Academics LLC in Chelmsford, MA — $182K (2026) · Jeanne D' Arc CU
  • Norita's Guiding Star Education LLC in Houston, TX — $100K (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • Lubbock Learning Services LLC in Lubbock, TX — $100K (2026) · purchase · The Huntington National Bank
  • Vidyodaya Inc. in Kirkland, WA — $1.5M (2025) · purchase · Live Oak Banking Company
  • NORTHSHORE TUTORS ZURICH, LLC in Lake Zurich, IL — $350K (2025) · purchase · Live Oak Banking Company
  • Study Solutions LLC in Saint Augustine, FL — $223K (2025) · The Huntington National Bank
  • STUDY SOLUTIONS PVB LLC in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — $223K (2025) · The Huntington National Bank
  • NexGen Learning LLC in Jersey City, NJ — $214K (2025) · First Commonwealth Bank
  • Sylvan Learning of Energy Corridor in Houston, TX — $200K (2025) · Live Oak Banking Company

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Who funds Sylvan Learning Centers — and where

Every dot is a financed Sylvan Learning Centers — 66 mapped.

Financed Sylvan Learning Centers locations — list all 66 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.The Huntington National Bank(13)
  2. 2.Zions Bank, A Division of(5)
  3. 3.Live Oak Banking Company(5)
  4. 4.Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. (3)
  5. 5.OakStar Bank(3)

Most active states

  1. 1.Texas (15 loans)
  2. 2.California (9 loans)
  3. 3.Florida (6 loans)
  4. 4.Illinois (6 loans)
  5. 5.Idaho (5 loans)
  6. 6.Missouri (3 loans)
  7. 7.Arizona (2 loans)
  8. 8.New York (2 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Sylvan Learning Centers cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Sylvan Learning Centers is $203K across 66 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $22K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Sylvan Learning Centers?

2.56% of Sylvan Learning Centers's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Sylvan Learning Centers with an SBA loan?

Yes — Sylvan Learning Centers has been SBA-financed 16 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Sylvan Learning Centers franchise

Most Sylvan Learning Centers buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Sylvan Learning Centers deal financed for $203K, which points to about $22K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Sylvan Learning Centers is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S1658), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Sylvan Learning Centers — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Sylvan Learning Centers — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Sylvan Learning Centers — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Sylvan Learning Centers is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 66 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $203K typical deal
  • 16 deals since FY2025
  • 2.56% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S1658)
  • Top lenders: The Huntington National Bank, Zions Bank, A Division of, Live Oak Banking Company

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/sylvan-learning-centers
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/sylvan-learning-centers
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Sylvan Learning Centers.

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