Kumon vs The Learning Experience: franchise cost side by side
Kumon is the cheaper of the two to open, from $101,630; The Learning Experience starts at $805,799.
Every figure comes from the brand's FDD, the disclosure file it must hand you before you sign.
Kumon is the cheaper to open, from $101,630.
The Learning Experience starts at $805,799, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.
| From each FDD |  Kumon |  The Learning Experience |
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| Total cost to open | $101,630 to $233,780 | $805,799 to $1,563,499 |
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| Upfront fee | $2,000 to $3,000 | $60,000 |
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| Royalty (ongoing fee) | $38 a month per paying student, plus $30 per new student | 7% of monthly gross revenue |
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| Marketing fund | $300 a month new-center marketing fee | 1% of gross revenue |
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| Published sales | None published | $2,186,393 a year (average of 266 locations, 2025) |
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| Outlets | 1,705 franchised, 5 company | 436 franchised, 29 company |
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| Year filed | 2026 | 2026 |
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Read the full figures on the Kumon franchise page and the The Learning Experience franchise page, or read how to compare franchise costs.
Every brand's fee, royalty and Item 7 range is also in one table you can download: the franchise fee comparison.
