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Why Sylvan Learning Changed Its Licensing Model to Provide Flexibility in Real Estate

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The supplemental and enrichment education brand substantially reduced its minimum square footage requirement, allowing franchisees to have multiple locations within their territories that suit individual market needs. 


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