Kumon Math & Reading Centers

Founded: 1958 Franchising since: 1958
High school math teacher Toru Kumon developed the Kumon method of learning over 50 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--was 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, at locations throughout North America, Kumon franchisees apply this method of daily practice and self-paced advancement to children's math and reading skills.

Address: 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd., 5th Fl. Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

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

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

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	1,204	307	24,800	20
2008	1,235	333	23,553	30
2007	1,222	344	24,150	31
2006	1,226	332	24,094	31

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Total investment: $32,958 - $131,070
Franchise fee: $1,000
Ongoing royalty fee: $32-36/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

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• Good math, reading and communications skills

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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

Franchise 500® rank:
#12 (2010); #27 (2009); #18 (2008); #22 (2007); #18 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#17 (2008);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#4 (2010); #4 (2009); #3 (2008); #7 (2007); #8 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#10 (2010); #25 (2009); #13 (2008); #27 (2007); #19 (2006);