Quick Verdict · who it fits
Mathnasium Franchisor LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$127K - $166K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$49K
Royalty (Item 6)
10%
System size (Item 20)
1,047 +48
Years in business
2+ yrs
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (10%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
1,090
Total units open
47
Units opened last year
20
Units closed last year
27
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Mathnasium ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
51st pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
46th pct · of 135 peers
System size
98th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathnasium | Disclosed | $49K | $127K - $166K | 10% | 1,047 |
| M14hoopsSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $109K - $166K | 8% | 12 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Mathnasium Franchisor LLC requires a $49,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $127,316–$165,846, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Mathnasium Franchisor LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% of Gross Receipts on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Mathnasium Franchisor LLC has 1,047 total locations, with 48 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Mathnasium Franchisor LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
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