Sylvan Learning looks to expand franchise base through new technology

Sylvan Learning is bringing technology to the forefront of its franchise expansion plans, using interactive lessons to better engage students.

The Baltimore education and tutoring company plans to add nearly 200 brick-and-mortar and satellite locations this year to its more than 800 franchises around the world, said Scott Hurlock, Sylvan’s newly named vice president of franchise development.

Most of the new locations will be satellite sites for SylvanSync, a digital learning system launched in…