5 Education Franchises We Love

For most of the world, COVID-19 brought more than just shutdowns: It brought learning loss for students. More than 97% of educators reported some sort of learning loss in their students compared to previous years. In efforts to bridge the learning loss gap, McKinsey & Company suggests 50 minutes of tutoring a day. With the unparalleled demand for tutors, education leaders are stepping up in their communities and helping students grow more confident in the classroom.

Here are five of our favorite educational franchises.

Sylvan Learning*

• Startup costs: $69,760-$161,445
• Units: 750+
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With more than 40 years of experience, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan is transforming how students learn, inspiring them to succeed in school and in life. Sylvan’s proven tutoring approach blends amazing teachers with technology for an engaging learning experience, STEM courses and Sylvan Prep for college and test prep. Sylvan supports families through every stage of the academic journey.

Lightbridge Academy*® 

• Startup costs: $581,233-$5,048,750
• Units: 60
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Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Lightbridge Academy® provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. In response to COVID-19, Lightbridge Academy® launched The Lightbridge Promise as the Gold Standard for health & safety in the child care industry. 

DEA Music & Art*

• Startup costs: $136,700-$215,400
• Units: 60
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Standing out from other music schools, DEA Music & Art offers a wide range of programs in music, visual and performing arts, including Pop Idol, Rock Band, Virtuosi, Visual Arts, Chorus, Theatre and individual instrument lessons. Students can also enjoy summer camp and book birthday parties at the studios, which create additional revenue streams for franchisees. Fun fact: The confidence-boosting music and art school has held performances at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

Mathnasium*

• Startup costs: $112,750-$149,110
• Units: 1,000+

 This brand makes math make sense! Mathnasium offers programs for elementary, middle and high school students. With the brand’s proven The Mathnasium Method™, tutors are able to create a customized learning plan for each student’s needs. 

Huntington Learning Center

• Startup costs: $133,458 to $276,669
• Units: 300+

Huntington Learning Center exists to give every student the best education possible. By taking a comprehensive approach to one-on-one tutoring, they deliver results that more empower our students to achieve their goals. Huntington has the longest track record of helping students achieve academic success and boost their confidence.