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At a Glance
Products & Services: Supplemental education
Number of Locations: 25,443
Total Investment: $69.94K - 147.05K
Founded: 1954
Began Franchising: 1958
About Kumon Math & Reading Centers
High school math teacher Toru Kumon developed the Kumon method of learning more than 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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 1,495 | 328 | 23,590 | 30 |
| 2011 | 1,395 | 327 | 23,580 | 30 |
| 2010 | 1,288 | 331 | 23,550 | 30 |
| 2009 | 1,204 | 307 | 24,800 | 20 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $69,943 - $147,050
Franchise Fee: $1,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $32-36/student/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $1,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $32-36/student/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: over 3 months. At franchisee's location: ongoing. At regional offices : ongoing.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
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