About Us

Kumon is the world's largest after-school math and reading academic 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 necessary 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 is a worldwide company with locations in more than 47 countries. In North America alone, there are more than 2,000 locations. Kumon Centers are individually owned and operated.

Proven Record:

• "No. 1 Tutoring Services Franchise" for 11 consecutive years by Entrepreneur magazine
• "No. 3 Top Franchises for the Money" in 2011 by Forbes
• "No. 3 Low-Cost Franchises" -- 2011 Entrepreneur magazine
• "No.12 America's Top Global Franchises" -- Entrepreneur magazine
• "No. 14 Franchise 500" -- Entrepreneur magazine
• Named one of Bond's "Top 100 Franchises"
• Named an AllBusiness AllStar Franchise for 2011

Why Us

A Kumon Franchisee enjoys:

• Allying with an established, successful company
• Relatively modest startup and operational costs
• Rewarding work that benefits the community
• Helping children realize their full potential
• Accomplishing something meaningful every day
• Rewarding work that benefits the community
• Work-life balance
• Helping children realize their full potential
• Allying with an established, successful company
• Accomplishing something meaningful every day
• Relatively modest startup and operational costs

Training & Support

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

A franchisee will take part in a startup training program. This training program takes place at Kumon University in Teaneck, N.J., over a six- to eight-week period.

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 provides national and local marketing and franchisee support programs.

Ideal Candidate

A Kumon Franchisee should have a passion for and dedication to education and working with children.