FranchiseBudget

Kumon vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026

Kumon runs $73K–$154K. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $915K.

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Investment Difference

$915K

Kumon costs less

Orangetheory

$563K–$1.5M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Kumon Orangetheory Lower Cost
Total Investment $73K–$154K $563K–$1.5M Kumon
Franchise Fee $2,000 $59,950 Kumon
Royalty Rate 0.0% 8.0% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 0.0% 2.0% Kumon
Net Worth Required $150K $1.0M Kumon
Liquid Capital $70K $500K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 2.3 yr 17.2 yr Kumon

Kumon Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$73K–$154K
Franchise Fee
$2,000
Royalty
0.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$280K
Full Kumon Cost Breakdown →

Orangetheory Profile

Category
fitness
Total Investment
$563K–$1.5M
Franchise Fee
$59,950
Royalty
8.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Orangetheory Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Kumon costs $915K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.