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Dale Carnegie vs Sylvan Learning

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Dale Carnegie and Sylvan Learning are education franchises. Dale Carnegie requires an investment of $93K – $246K while Sylvan Learning requires $108K – $239K. Sylvan Learning discloses average revenue of $386K; Dale Carnegie does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Dale Carnegie has a lower charge-off rate (15.4%) compared to Sylvan Learning (23.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates Dale Carnegie F (Bottom Quintile) and Sylvan Learning B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$93K – $246K
$108K – $239K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$37K
Royalty Rate
12.0%
11.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$386K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.4% (24 loans)
23.8% (356 loans)
Total Units
143
478
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
2003
FDD Year
2022
2025