Kumon
Global after-school math and reading enrichment program for children. Individualized, self-paced worksheet-based learning method.
Health Score
49 No Revenue Data
Investment Range
$73K–$165K
Franchise Fee
$2,000
Royalty
$38/unit
per student per subject monthly
Total Units
1,689
+1.78% growth
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Category | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Training Agreement Deposit Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Initial Purchase of Materials | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Architect Design | $0 | $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $30,000 | $60,000 |
| Security Deposit | $0 | $26,500 |
| Rent (first month) | $3,000 | $7,000 |
| Furniture, Equipment, Primary Sign & Supplies | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Notebook Computer | $500 | $2,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Liability Insurance | $480 | $580 |
| Business License, Name Registration | $100 | $200 |
| Kumon Lead Management System Suite | $200 | $550 |
| Recommended Reading List | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Fingerprinting, Criminal Background Check | $18 | $60 |
| Payroll Cost for Assistants (3 months) | $10,725 | $12,870 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,500 | $21,000 |
| Total | $73,123 | $165,360 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19).
Unit Growth
| Year | Total Units | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,646 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,659 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,689 | — | — |
Other Ongoing Fees
| Fee | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance (per Math student per year) | $5.8 | semi-annually |
| Late Payment Administrative Fee | $75 | per occurrence |
| Late/Inaccurate Report Fee (escalating) | $200 | per occurrence |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $25 | per occurrence |
| Relocation Fee | $2,000 | one time |
Quick Facts
Franchised
1,671
Company-Owned
18
Transfers
82
last year
Source: FDD filed in MN, 2025. Extracted 2026-03-28.