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Jersey Mike's vs Kumon Franchise Cost 2026

Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. Kumon runs $73K–$154K. The gap at midpoint: $390K.

Jersey Mike's

$252K–$755K

total investment

Investment Difference

$390K

Kumon costs less

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Jersey Mike's Kumon Lower Cost
Total Investment $252K–$755K $73K–$154K Kumon
Franchise Fee $18,500 $2,000 Kumon
Royalty Rate 6.5% 0.0% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 0.0% Kumon
Net Worth Required $300K $150K Kumon
Liquid Capital $100K $70K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 13.7 yr 2.3 yr Kumon

Jersey Mike's Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$252K–$755K
Franchise Fee
$18,500
Royalty
6.5%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.0M
Full Jersey Mike's 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 $390K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.