Key Numbers
1,710
Total units open
96 franchised; 0 company-owned
Units opened last year
23 franchised; 13 company-owned
Units closed last year
34 units
Net unit growth
1,671 to 1,705 franchised
Kumon North America Franchise
Child Services & Education 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 1958 (68+ years)
Item 19 Available
Data extracted from KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$101,630 to $233,780
Franchise Fee
$2,000 ($3,000 if offering EFL)
Royalty Rate
$42.75 per full-payment student during TLP; $38 per full-payment student after TLP
Ad Fund Contribution
$3,600 per year (New Center Marketing Fee for first 18 months)
Term Length
5 years
Number of Units (current)
1,710 total (1,705 franchised, 5 company-owned)
Quick Verdict
KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. fits owner-operators looking for a mature child services concept.
✓ Strengths
- Low entry fee: $2,000 (industry median: $49,000)
- Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- 1,705 units — strong system scale
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$102K - $234K
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46th percentile | 70% below the Child Services & Education industry average
Years in Business
68+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1958
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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AI Due Diligence Findings
PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 147 Child Services & Education peersInitial InvestmentLower than 54% of peers
Franchise FeeLower than 99% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 98% of peers
Child Services & Education Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$340,868 – $1,452,170
Avg Franchise Fee
$46,035
Avg System Size
138 units
Franchises Analyzed
147
How KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. stacks up against direct competitors
| KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Phoenix Franchising Group, LLC Similar price | N Zone Sports of America, LLC Biggest system | UATP Management, LLC Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Child Services & Education | ||||
| Franchise fee | $2K | $50K | $45K | $100K |
| Total investment | $102K–$234K | $99K–$221K | $1K–$5.5M | $2.9M–$5.4M |
| Royalty | — | 3% | 8% | 7% |
| Total units | 1,705 | 34 | 6,178 | 202 |
| Item 19? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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