Children's Supplemental Education (Math & Reading Tutoring Centers) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
Investment
$101,630–$233,780
Total fees
—
Outlets
1,710
Closure signals
0 ceased, 23 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Kumon makes zero financial performance representations. No revenue, enrollment, or income data provided. Complete omission leaves prospective franchisees with no basis to evaluate earning potential.
Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
2025: 23 terminations, 5 non-renewals, 64 transfers; system grew net +34 franchised outlets.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $101,630–$233,780, including a $2,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Kumon franchise owners make?
Kumon discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Kumon franchise failure rate?
2025: 23 terminations, 5 non-renewals, 64 transfers; system grew net +34 franchised outlets.
Is a Kumon franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Kumon scores F on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35725-202603-05 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Kumon or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.