Kumon vs Mathnasium Franchise Cost 2026
Kumon runs $73K–$154K. Mathnasium runs $112K–$149K. The gap at midpoint: $16K.
Kumon
$73K–$154K
total investment
Investment Difference
$16K
Kumon costs less
Mathnasium
$112K–$149K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Kumon | Mathnasium | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $73K–$154K | $112K–$149K | Kumon |
| Franchise Fee | $2,000 | $49,000 | Kumon |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 10.0% | Kumon |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Kumon |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $100K | Mathnasium |
| Liquid Capital | $70K | $100K | Kumon |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.3 yr | 6.2 yr | Kumon |
Kumon Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$154K
- Franchise Fee
- $2,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $280K
Mathnasium Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $112K–$149K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Bottom Line
Investment totals are close — $16K apart at the midpoint. The deciding factors here are royalty rate, franchise support, and which category fits your market. Kumon has the lower royalty (0.0%).