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The real numbers on owning a Mathnasium franchise
Children's Math Tutoring / Supplemental Education · FDD 2024 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$112,936–$149,616
Total fees
12% of sales
Outlets
972
Closure signals
25 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses average/median gross receipts by quartile and average P&L with operating profit for 830 centers. Omits owner salary from operating profit, overstating net income; excludes 131 newer/underperforming centers.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
25 ceased operations in 2023; zero formal terminations but high 93 transfers suggest owner exits.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $112,936–$149,616, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mathnasium franchise owners make?
Discloses average/median gross receipts by quartile and average P&L with operating profit for 830 centers. Omits owner salary from operating profit, overstating net income; excludes 131 newer/underperforming centers. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Mathnasium franchise failure rate?
25 ceased operations in 2023; zero formal terminations but high 93 transfers suggest owner exits.
Is a Mathnasium franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mathnasium scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 32412-202409-06 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mathnasium or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.