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