FranchiseBudget

Kumon vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026

Kumon runs $73K–$154K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.9M.

Kumon

$73K–$154K

total investment

Investment Difference

$1.9M

Kumon costs less

Taco Bell

$575K–$3.4M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Kumon Taco Bell Lower Cost
Total Investment $73K–$154K $575K–$3.4M Kumon
Franchise Fee $2,000 $45,000 Kumon
Royalty Rate 0.0% 5.5% Kumon
Ad Fund Fee 0.0% 4.25% Kumon
Net Worth Required $150K $1.5M Kumon
Liquid Capital $70K $750K Kumon
Est. Break-Even 2.3 yr 46.1 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 →

Taco Bell Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$575K–$3.4M
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
5.5%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.9M
Full Taco Bell Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Kumon costs $1.9M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.