FranchiseBudget

Dunkin' vs Kumon Franchise Cost 2026

Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Kumon runs $73K–$154K. The gap at midpoint: $1.1M.

Dunkin'

$526K–$1.8M

total investment

Investment Difference

$1.1M

Kumon costs less

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Dunkin' Kumon Lower Cost
Total Investment $526K–$1.8M $73K–$154K Kumon
Franchise Fee $40,000 $2,000 Kumon
Royalty Rate 5.9% 0.0% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 5.0% 0.0% Kumon
Net Worth Required $500K $150K Kumon
Liquid Capital $250K $70K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 96.5 yr 2.3 yr Kumon

Dunkin' Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$526K–$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Royalty
5.9%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Dunkin' 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 $1.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.