Build a rewarding business doing what you love

While that can prove quite valuable, it is certainly not a requirement to becoming a Kumon Franchise owner (though you must have a bachelor’s degree). What is very important is that you have a passion for working with children and believe in our mission of helping them become independent, self-assured and confident leaders of tomorrow.

As stated in our Franchise Disclosure Document, the investment ranges from $74,428 to $156,590, with the actual amount needed depending heavily on your geographic location. We do require that you have a net worth of $150,000 (all of your assets including home, car, jewelry, investments, etc.) and liquid capital of $70,000 (money that is easily accessible) to qualify as a potential Kumon Franchise owner. To help you get started, we offer up to $36,000 in incentives and your Franchise Recruiter will gladly assist you in estimating your potential expenses.

No. You will be both the owner and Instructor, but our success is built on a proven concept of helping students from age 3 through high school to actively build self-learning skills. Your students will work at their own pace, moving through individualized worksheets on a daily basis. You'll be there to help assess their starting point, answer their questions and guide their ongoing progress by helping them if they struggle grasping a particular worksheet concept. Some of your younger students will require a bit more one-on-one attention as they complete their early worksheets. You and your assistants will grade students' worksheets and ensure they are progressing in their learning.

While Kumon can and does help students who have fallen a bit behind in school to catch up and even surpass their peers, the greatest value of our unique approach is the impact it can make on a child's success over time. Parents who view Kumon as a valuable, ongoing extracurricular activity-such as guitar lessons or sports, for example-often watch their child build an academic and confidence edge that helps them achieve more, year after year in school. It's an advantage that propels many Kumon students into the colleges and careers of their choice. As a franchisee, your ability to convey this valuable advantage to parents of current students, as well as potential Kumon parents you encounter outside your Center will help you build the type of student population that can prove highly rewarding for you each day and profitable for your business over time.

If you have a bachelor's degree, enjoy working with children and have some prior business experience, you're off to a very good start!

Here are our preferences and the requirements you must meet to be considered for a franchise opportunity:

• A passion for and dedication to education and working with children
  • A teaching or education background is helpful, but not required
  • A bachelor's degree is required
  • You must be proficient in math and reading

• The capital needed to establish and aggressively develop your Kumon Math and Reading Center:
  • $70,000 liquid capital
  • $150,000 net worth

• The ability to create and manage a Center that effectively motivates children in the Kumon Learning Method, and an interest in and commitment to helping children in your community
• The ability to deliver an excellent customer experience while maintaining dedication to Kumon’s core values
• A good understanding of the area, and strong ties to the community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A full-time commitment to Kumon—typically, an average of 6-8 hours per business day
• U.S. citizen or green card (permanent legal resident)

Once you qualify as a potential Kumon Franchise owner, you'll participate in our Kumon Instructor Development Program, currently being held virtually. We'll train you in the Kumon Curriculum and the Kumon Learning Method, as well as business strategies for owning and operating a Kumon Center. While training is virtual, you'll save time and travel expenses and train for just the cost of the $500 Training Kit. If you decide not to continue, simply return the Kit for a full refund.

As a Kumon Center owner, you'll also take part in our continuing education programs to refine your skills and further enhance your success.

For over 19 years Entrepreneur magazine has rated us the #1 tutoring service franchise, and one of the world's top global franchises, because we're committed to providing our owners with the training, resources and support to help them thrive. For example, through our Kumon branch offices, our staff takes an active role in supporting you in both the administration of your programs and the growth and development of your Center. The materials your students use are continually reviewed, updated and supplied to you. Both internal communications and customer communications are produced and disseminated regularly. You'll also have the opportunity to attend continuing training, meetings and seminars, which are widely attended by other franchisees who can share their insights and experiences.

Since each Kumon Franchise is independently owned and does not report its total income to us, we cannot provide a hard number. As part of your franchisee training, you'll develop a business plan that can assist you in projecting your revenues and expenses.

The success you can achieve as a Kumon Franchisee is virtually limitless—especially if you have local connections and a strong comfort level with marketing to your area. As the administrator of your own Center, you will determine how many students you'd like to enroll and how often your Center is open.

We encourage you to attend our free Kumon Franchise Webinar or give us a call at 855.586.6687. If you think you would make a good Kumon Franchisee based on your interest, background and qualifications, we would love to hear from you!