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| Brand | Sylvan Learning Education Remove | Dale Carnegie Education Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $108K – $239K | $93K – $246K |
Liquid capital | $10K – $35K | $50K – $100K |
Franchise fee | $37K | $20K |
Royalty rate | 11.0% | 12.0% |
Ad fund rate | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $386K | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | BAbove Average | FBottom Quintile |
Risk score | 59 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 23.8% | 15.4% |
SBA loans on record | 356 | 24 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 478 | 143 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 102 | 103 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 120 | 45 |
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