Kumon vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
Kumon runs $73K–$154K. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $531K.
Kumon
$73K–$154K
total investment
Investment Difference
$531K
Kumon costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Kumon | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $73K–$154K | $389K–$902K | Kumon |
| Franchise Fee | $2,000 | $20,000 | Kumon |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Kumon |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 4.0% | Kumon |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $1.2M | Kumon |
| Liquid Capital | $70K | $600K | Kumon |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.3 yr | 20.2 yr | Kumon |
Kumon Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $73K–$154K
- Franchise Fee
- $2,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $280K
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
Kumon costs $531K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Kumon also wins on royalty rate.