5 brands
Education & Tutoring Franchise Costs 2026
Tutoring centers, coding schools, and learning franchises. Low build-out, high royalties, and demand that holds up in any economy.
$73K
Lowest Entry
Sylvan Learning
$163K
Avg. Investment
Across 5 brands
$27,400
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
7.0%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Education & Tutoring Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Learning | $24,000 | $73,040–$168,180 | 9.0%+1.5% | $310,000 | ~5.2 yr |
| Kumon | $2,000 | $73,130–$154,880 | 0% | $280,000 | ~2.3 yr |
| Mathnasium | $49,000 | $112,750–$149,110 | 10.0%+2.0% | $350,000 | ~6.2 yr |
| Huntington Learning Centers | $36,000 | $128,582–$267,100 | 8.0%+2.0% | $425,000 | ~5.8 yr |
| Code Ninjas | $26,000 | $169,300–$339,000 | 8.0%+2.0% | $380,000 | ~8.4 yr |
Education & Tutoring Franchise Details
Sylvan Learning
$73,040–$168,180 total investment
$24,000
Franchise fee
9.0% + 1.5%
Royalty + ad fee
$310,000
Est. annual revenue
~5.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $35,000
Equip $12,000
Inv $4,000
Mkt $12,000
WC $30,000
Kumon
$73,130–$154,880 total investment
$2,000
Franchise fee
0.0%
Royalty
$280,000
Est. annual revenue
~2.3 yr
Break-even est.
RE $45,000
Equip $15,000
Inv $8,000
Mkt $12,000
WC $35,000
Mathnasium
$112,750–$149,110 total investment
$49,000
Franchise fee
10.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$350,000
Est. annual revenue
~6.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $40,000
Equip $15,000
Inv $5,000
Mkt $15,000
WC $35,000
Huntington Learning Centers
$128,582–$267,100 total investment
$36,000
Franchise fee
8.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$425,000
Est. annual revenue
~5.8 yr
Break-even est.
RE $55,000
Equip $20,000
Inv $8,000
Mkt $18,000
WC $45,000
Code Ninjas
$169,300–$339,000 total investment
$26,000
Franchise fee
8.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$380,000
Est. annual revenue
~8.4 yr
Break-even est.
RE $75,000
Equip $35,000
Inv $10,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $40,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.