Case Study: Sylvan Learning achieves franchise growth and success with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

Sylvan Learning - Customer Case Study

The customer, a Sylvan Learning franchise owned by Howard and Jo Jean Johnson, faced the challenge of starting a new business after retiring from the public school system. They needed to secure a franchise, obtain financing, and navigate the start-up process for their educational center in Lawton, Oklahoma. They turned to the vendor, SCORE Mentors, for expert guidance on launching their venture.

SCORE Mentors provided crucial assistance by enrolling the Johnsons in seminars and helping them prepare a business plan for a loan application. This support secured an SBA-backed loan to cover all start-up costs. As a result, the franchise now serves approximately 150 students monthly, ranks in the top 35% of Sylvan centers for revenue, and has expanded into a new building, putting the owners more than halfway toward repaying their loan.

Sylvan Learning

Howard Johnson

Owner