FranchiseBudget

Code Ninjas vs Kumon Franchise Cost 2026

Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. Kumon runs $73K–$154K. The gap at midpoint: $140K.

Code Ninjas

$169K–$339K

total investment

Investment Difference

$140K

Kumon costs less

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Code Ninjas Kumon Lower Cost
Total Investment $169K–$339K $73K–$154K Kumon
Franchise Fee $26,000 $2,000 Kumon
Royalty Rate 8.0% 0.0% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 0.0% Kumon
Net Worth Required $250K $150K Kumon
Liquid Capital $100K $70K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 8.4 yr 2.3 yr Kumon

Code Ninjas Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$169K–$339K
Franchise Fee
$26,000
Royalty
8.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$380K
Full Code Ninjas 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 $140K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.