If you enjoy working with children and have some prior business experience, that’s a very good start. Kumon Franchisee candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered for a franchise opportunity:

• A passion for and dedication to education and working with children
• Teaching background helpful, but not essential
• Adequate capitalization to aggressively develop your Kumon Center
• Required capital needed to establish a Kumon Math and Reading Center
• $50,000 - $70,000 liquid capital
• $150,000 net worth
• The ability to create and manage a center that effectively motivates children in the Kumon Learning Method and an interest in and commitment to helping children in your community
• The ability to deliver an excellent customer experience while maintaining dedication to Kumon’s core values
• A good understanding of your area of opportunity and strong ties to the community
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A full-time commitment to Kumon — an average of 6–8 hours per business day

Not all Kumon Instructors have a background in teaching, but most have worked with kids in the past. It's not a requirement as long as you like children and are good at working with them. Kumon Franchisees typically have some kind of business background and have decided to apply it to helping children learn. Many have family members who have been enrolled in Kumon.

The path to becoming a Kumon Franchisee is an exciting journey. We will work with you to complete the multiphased process once you have submitted your application.

• Complete and submit your application.
• Provide proof of citizenship or permanent residency (green card).
• Receive and review the Franchise Disclosure Document.
• Attend a four-hour Kumon Franchise seminar, where a math and reading test is given.
• A grade of 70 percent on each test is required to move forward.
• Provide proof of assets.
• Participate in a more in-depth review of net worth, including proof of funding.
• Participate in an interview with the franchise recruitment manager.
• Completion of credit, criminal, and national sexual offenders registry background check.
• Interview with the area general manager for final approval into franchisee training/Kumon startup training
• Completion of the FBI fingerprint background check prior to attending Kumon training Program.
• Begin franchisee training/Kumon startup training.
• This is an eight-day training program that takes place at the Kumon University in Teaneck, N.J., over a six- to eight-week period.
• Approval of site.
• Finalize lease for approved site.
• Successfully complete Kumon startup training.
• Sign Franchise Agreement.

Kumon trains qualifying franchisees in the Kumon Curriculum and the Kumon Learning Method, as well as business strategies for owning and operating a Kumon Center. Kumon Center owners also take part in our continuing education programs.

It all depends on where you plan to set up your business, but our stated range in our Franchise Disclosure Document is $67,763 to $145,320 for the initial investment. It is recommended that the retail location of the center be at least 1,200 useable square feet. The minimum lease term is three years. You'll find that Kumon has a much lower startup costs than other supplemental learning franchises.

Your Investment

Through Kumon branch offices, our staff takes an active role in supporting franchisees in both the administration of programs and center growth and development. Student materials are continually reviewed, updated and supplied to our centers. Both internal communications and customer communications are produced and disseminated regularly. Continuing training, meetings and seminars are widely attended by Kumon Franchisees. In addition, Kumon North America is now embarking on the most aggressive marketing and franchisee support program in its history.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with Kumon and our franchise opportunities by calling 866.633.0740 or clicking on the link above. If you think you would make a good Kumon Franchisee based on your interest, background and qualifications — and if there appears to be an opportunity in your area — we would love to hear from you.

Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program. Kumon unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. It allows students of all ages and abilities to build the skills they need to have a richer, more successful educational experience. It is also a place where children are motivated to achieve more by gaining a sense of accomplishment that fosters further achievement, driving them to perform at their highest potential. Kumon Centers are individually owned and operated.

Who we are, what we believe in and how we do business — Learn more about our core values.