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Baskin-Robbins vs Kumon Franchise Cost 2026

Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. Kumon runs $73K–$154K. The gap at midpoint: $131K.

Baskin-Robbins

$97K–$394K

total investment

Investment Difference

$131K

Kumon costs less

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Baskin-Robbins Kumon Lower Cost
Total Investment $97K–$394K $73K–$154K Kumon
Franchise Fee $25,000 $2,000 Kumon
Royalty Rate 5.9% 0.0% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 5.0% 0.0% Kumon
Net Worth Required $250K $150K Kumon
Liquid Capital $100K $70K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 58.7 yr 2.3 yr Kumon

Baskin-Robbins Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$97K–$394K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Royalty
5.9%
Est. Annual Revenue
$380K
Full Baskin-Robbins Cost Breakdown →

Kumon Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$73K–$154K
Franchise Fee
$2,000
Royalty
0.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$280K
Full Kumon Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Kumon costs $131K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.