Kumon Math & Reading Centers

An after-school educational program specializing in math and reading

Franchise Growth Cost & Fees Training & Support Rankings

Year began: 1958 Franchising since: 1958
High school math teacher Toru Kumon developed the Kumon method of learning 40 years ago in Japan, when his son was struggling with second-grade arithmetic. Realizing that a strong foundation in the basics—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division—were essential for higher-level math, Kumon created a series of math worksheets for his son to work on after school. With daily practice, Kumon’s son gradually expanded his mastery of mathematical skills and by sixth grade was able to solve differential equations and integral calculus problems.

Today, Kumon franchisees apply this method of daily practice and self-paced advancement to children's math and reading skills. Kumon Centers are now located throughout North America.

300 Frank W. Burr Blvd., 5th Fl.
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Phone: (866)633-0740/(201)928-0444
Fax: (201)928-0044

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 400 employee(s); 12 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year

2007
2006
2005
2004

U.S. Franchises

1,422
1,226
1,218
1,190

Canadian Franchises

344
332
325
338

Foreign Franchises

24,150
24,094
24,300
26,102

Company
Owned

31
31
31
22

Costs & Fees

Total investment: $30.96K-129.4K
Franchise fee: $1K
Ongoing royalty fee: $30+/student/mo.
Term of agreement: 2 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available
	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

TRAINING

Available at headquarters: over 3 months
At franchisee's location: Ongoing
At regional offices

ONGOING SUPPORT

Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-free phone line
Grand opening
Internet

MARKETING SUPPORT

Co-op advertising
Regional advertising

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008

Franchise 500® rank:
#18 (2008); #22 (2007); #18 (2006); #17 (2005); #16 (2004);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004;

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#17 (2008); #31 (2005); #4 (2004);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#3 (2008); #7 (2007); #8 (2006); #7 (2005); #5 (2004);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#13 (2008); #27 (2007); #19 (2006); #4 (2005); #10 (2004);