Quick Verdict · who it fits
KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. 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
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 North America ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
42nd pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
1st pct · of 135 peers
System size
99th pct · of 135 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$370K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
135
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon North America | Disclosed | $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 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. 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.
Yes. KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC. 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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