Sylvan Learning Awards 13 Territories in Michigan

Baltimore — 2024 — Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of supplemental and enrichment education for K–12 students with more than 710 locations worldwide, awarded 10 new and three existing territories in the greater Detroit, Michigan area to new franchise owners and cousins Ed Bahoura and Natalie Yasso.

Bahoura and Yasso have been business partners for almost three decades. They signed for 10 new territories with plans to open two centers every year over the next five years. The multi-unit deal, one of Sylvan’s largest to date, also includes an acquisition of three territories with four existing centers.

“We’re proudly committed to introducing Sylvan to communities and school districts across the greater Detroit area,” said Yasso. “We see a desperate need for supplemental education resources, and there’s no brand better than Sylvan to meet that growing demand.”

Ed has owned nearly 20 businesses over the last 40 years, including supermarkets, liquor stores, and video stores as well as being a licensed builder and Realtor. Ed is very active in his church and is a Fourth-Degree member of his local Knights of Columbus chapter. He has served as past chairman of the board of Gleaners Community Foodbank of Southeastern Michigan, one of the largest food banks in the country. He also supports many causes and organizations that support children, seniors, and veterans.

“There is nothing more important than educating the next generation,” said Bahoura. “Sylvan is a great way to diversify our business portfolio and scale our operations, all while making a lasting impact in our community.”

The new territories will be located across the Detroit metro area, with resale territories located in Dearborn, Livonia, and West Bloomfield.

Sylvan Learning has produced proven results for over four decades and uses one of the most advanced technology-based curriculums that provides trackable progress.

“Ed and Natalie are savvy businesspeople with caring hearts for their community,” said Jeff Stephenson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Sylvan. “Their strong partnership is a leading indicator that these centers will be successful, and we look forward to supporting them in their growth as franchise owners.”

For more information on franchising with Sylvan Learning, visit SylvanFranchise.com.