Quick Verdict · who it fits
Kumon fits owner-operators looking for a mature child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$102K - $234K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$2K
System size (Item 20)
1,705 +62
Years in business
68+ yrs
Model Kumon's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
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
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Kumon ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
41st pct · of 137 peers
Franchise fee
1st pct · of 137 peers
System size
99th pct · of 137 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$373K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
96
Franchises analyzed
137
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Phoenix Franchising GroupSimilar price | None | $50K | $99K - $221K | 3% | 34 |
| MathnasiumBiggest system | Disclosed | $49K | $127K - $166K | 10% | 1,047 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Kumon requires a $2,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $101,630–$233,780, per the most recent FDD on file.
Kumon is franchised by KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. Kumon does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
As of their 2026 FDD, Kumon has 1,705 total locations, with 62 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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