Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Tutoring Center fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$87K - $169K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$32K
System size (Item 20)
76 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
21+ yrs
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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.
75
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
10
Units closed last year
-9
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The Tutoring Center ranks against 146 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
35th pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
23rd pct · of 146 peers
System size
71st pct · of 146 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$381K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
92
Franchises analyzed
146
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tutoring Center | Disclosed | $32K | $87K - $169K | — | 76 |
| MathnasiumSimilar price | Disclosed | $49K | $127K - $166K | 10% | 1,043 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Slick City Franchise GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $75K | $1.5M - $4.7M | 7% | 5 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
The Tutoring Center requires a $32,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $86,510–$169,475, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Tutoring Center franchises are sold by The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. The Tutoring Center discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $500 for first 3 months, then $1,500/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Tutoring Center has 76 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, The Tutoring Center discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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