Kumon vs McDonald's Franchise Cost 2026
Kumon runs $73K–$154K. McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Kumon
$73K–$154K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Kumon costs less
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Kumon | McDonald's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $73K–$154K | $1.3M–$2.3M | Kumon |
| Franchise Fee | $2,000 | $45,000 | Kumon |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 4.0% | Kumon |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 4.0% | Kumon |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $500K | Kumon |
| Liquid Capital | $70K | $500K | Kumon |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.3 yr | 14.1 yr | Kumon |
Kumon Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$154K
- Franchise Fee
- $2,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $280K
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Bottom Line
Kumon costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.