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KumonFranchise Cost 2026

Kumon franchise cost in the US (2026): $102K–$234K investment · $2K franchise fee — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Kumon operates one of this cohort's broad networks, with customer response in the middle band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

Kumonfranchise-owned

Goldfish Swim Schoolfranchise-owned

Mathnasiumfranchise-owned

Code Ninjasfranchise-owned

The Goddard Schoolfranchise-owned

Sylvan Learningfranchise-owned

The Learning Experiencefranchise-owned

Primrose Schoolsfranchise-owned

Kiddie Academyfranchise-owned

Kumon and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
Kumonfranchise-owned	Broad	Middle
Mathnasiumfranchise-owned	Growing breadth	Stronger
Kiddie Academyfranchise-owned	Focused	Softer
Code Ninjasfranchise-owned	Focused	Middle

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · Kumon

What does a Kumon franchise cost in the US?

The total investment for a Kumon franchise for the Learning Center format is $102K–$234K. That total includes a $2K franchise fee.

How much space does a Kumon franchise need?

A Kumon outlet needs from 1000 sq ft for the Learning Center format.

How many Kumon outlets are there in the US?

Kumon operates 1,705 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1958.

Who is eligible for a Kumon franchise?

You will need capital of at least $102K, a site of 1000+ sq ft, readiness for a hands-on, owner-operator role. Territory: Non-exclusive; no protected radius; franchisor owns/franchises competing centers; relocation requires written consent & branch manager approval.

What training and support does Kumon provide?

Kumon provides 120 days of formal training. Supply chain: required purchase from franchisor/affiliate with designated vendors.

How long is the Kumon franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: 5-yr term · renewable for additional 5-yr terms if in good standing.

How does a Kumon franchisee earn?

A Kumon franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Learning Center format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

Is the Kumon franchise offer genuine?

Kumon's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://www.kumonfranchise.com. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.

How current is Kumon's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from Kumon's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a Kumon franchise SBA-eligible?

Kumon is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.

How many Kumon units opened and closed recently?

Kumon's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 62 openings and 28 franchised-unit exits: 23 terminated and 5 not renewed. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Kumon requires a minimum investment of $102K in a 1000+ sqft commercial space under a Learning Center model. Kumon operates 1705 outlets across the US, established in 1958. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Kumon

Kumon is a Education & Training brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1958
Total stores in the US: 1705
Industry: Education & Training — After-School Math & Reading Centers
Franchise model: Learning Center
Setup CapEx: $102K
Minimum space requirement: 1000+ sqft
Franchise fee: $2K

Compare Kumon with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Kumon: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Kumon operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/kumon.html for the full interactive prospectus.