Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Sylvan Learning Centers | Athena Learning Centers | |
| Investment | 70270 - 163625 | 35000 - 160000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 16% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% Nat'l $500/Mo Local | |
| Year Founded | 1979 | 2011 |
| Year Franchised | 1980 | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Sylvan Learning Centers | Athena Learning Centers | |
| Experience | Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills Education background preferred but not required | We are glad you have chosen to investigate Athena as a potential opportunity and we look forward to speaking to you, answering your questions, and developing a successful business relationship. We are currently looking for both single and multi-unit franchisees to open our Learning Centers. Franchisee candidates must meet certain qualifications to be considered for both single-unit and multi-unit franchise opportunities. In order to qualify for a single location, you will need a minimum net worth of $150,000 and liquid assets of $50,000. A good credit record / credit history is also required, evidenced by prompt payment of all financial obligations. Multi-unit candidates will be pre-qualified on an individual basis. Total Estimated Investment Range $66,000 to $146,000 The Initial Franchise Fee is $25,000. Franchisees pay royalties of 7% of gross sales, an advertising marketing fee of 2% of gross sales, and must purchase local advertising of at least $500 per month. Franchise candidates will be evaluated based on business abilities and experience, personal drive for success and financial strength. Athena Learning Center franchises are available for ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals willing to assume the risks - and eager to reap the rewards - of owning their own business. |
Financing Options |
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| Sylvan Learning Centers | Athena Learning Centers | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Sylvan Learning Centers | Athena Learning Centers | |
| Training | Staff Training On-Site and at Athena University On-going owner/center director support training | |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | You can expect support in the following areas: Athena Total Solutions Products and Services: Math, Literacy, and Science Curriculum powered by Pearson Education In-Center and On line SAT/ACT Prep Courses by The Princeton Review Diagnostic in-center assessment On line homework help powered by Virtual Nerd Student Progress Tracking System Athena Center Management System, powered by Athena on Demand Automated Center Check-in System for Students Automatic Monthly Billing System Recommended Reading List with Books available for purchase in Center or online through the Athena Store Franchisee Support and Benefits: Athena Brand Recognition; proprietary marketing/advertising strategy plan Franchisee Intranet Communications and Marketing Portal Powered by Athena on Demand Athena Branded National/Local Website for all Athena Locations Owner Hotline via our Toll Free Number Staff Training On-Site and at Athena University Real Estate Location Services; demographic profiles, real estate lease support Turn-Key Interior Design/Build-Out services by industry leading architects/contractors/suppliers Camera Software/Hardware for off-site monitoring of your learning center in real-time Direct Local Marketing Solutions On-going owner/center director support and training Area of protected territory Develop a specified area through multi-unit ownership if you qualify No owner/Operator requirement |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | |
| Operations | 41% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Sylvan Learning Centers | Athena Learning Centers | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Canada, |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 16% |
| Athena Learning Centers | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | 2% Nat'l $500/Mo Local |
| Year Founded | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 1979 |
| Athena Learning Centers | 2011 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 1980 |
| Athena Learning Centers | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 10 years |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | $1K |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills Education background preferred but not required |
| Athena Learning Centers | We are glad you have chosen to investigate Athena as a potential opportunity and we look forward to speaking to you, answering your questions, and developing a successful business relationship. We are currently looking for both single and multi-unit franchisees to open our Learning Centers. Franchisee candidates must meet certain qualifications to be considered for both single-unit and multi-unit franchise opportunities. In order to qualify for a single location, you will need a minimum net worth of $150,000 and liquid assets of $50,000. A good credit record / credit history is also required, evidenced by prompt payment of all financial obligations. Multi-unit candidates will be pre-qualified on an individual basis. Total Estimated Investment Range $66,000 to $146,000 The Initial Franchise Fee is $25,000. Franchisees pay royalties of 7% of gross sales, an advertising marketing fee of 2% of gross sales, and must purchase local advertising of at least $500 per month. Franchise candidates will be evaluated based on business abilities and experience, personal drive for success and financial strength. Athena Learning Center franchises are available for ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals willing to assume the risks - and eager to reap the rewards - of owning their own business. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | No |
| Athena Learning Centers | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Equipment | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers} | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Inventory | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Receivables | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Payroll | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | Staff Training On-Site and at Athena University On-going owner/center director support training |
| Support | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
| Athena Learning Centers | You can expect support in the following areas: Athena Total Solutions Products and Services: Math, Literacy, and Science Curriculum powered by Pearson Education In-Center and On line SAT/ACT Prep Courses by The Princeton Review Diagnostic in-center assessment On line homework help powered by Virtual Nerd Student Progress Tracking System Athena Center Management System, powered by Athena on Demand Automated Center Check-in System for Students Automatic Monthly Billing System Recommended Reading List with Books available for purchase in Center or online through the Athena Store Franchisee Support and Benefits: Athena Brand Recognition; proprietary marketing/advertising strategy plan Franchisee Intranet Communications and Marketing Portal Powered by Athena on Demand Athena Branded National/Local Website for all Athena Locations Owner Hotline via our Toll Free Number Staff Training On-Site and at Athena University Real Estate Location Services; demographic profiles, real estate lease support Turn-Key Interior Design/Build-Out services by industry leading architects/contractors/suppliers Camera Software/Hardware for off-site monitoring of your learning center in real-time Direct Local Marketing Solutions On-going owner/center director support and training Area of protected territory Develop a specified area through multi-unit ownership if you qualify No owner/Operator requirement |
| Marketing | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| Operations | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 41% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | |
| Athena Learning Centers | |
| International Expansion | |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | Canada, |
| Athena Learning Centers | |