Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Kumon No. 1 Tutoring Fr
Parents Continue to Invest in Education
January 05, 2010 08:30 AM Eastern Time
TEANECK, N.J.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Kumon, the world’s largest after-school education company, ranks No. 1 in t
category in Entrepreneurmagazine’s annual Franchise 500 list for the ninth consecutive year. The company attracts entrepreneurs
help children unlock their full potential so they can achieve more on their own. Kumon plans to open 200 new centers across the co
“Kumon parents often make the best franchisees,” says Mr. Hideki Kusuzawa, president of Kumon North America. “They experie
program and decide Kumon is a smart business opportunity.”
For the first time in the company’s history, enrollment in the first cycle of training at Kumon University increased by 75 percent. Ma
candidates left the corporate world seeking a more rewarding career helping children. Kumon is an ideal business for those seeking
center is usually open two or three times a week during after-school hours, and other than class times and monthly trainings, the full-
schedule is determined by the business owner.
Kumon franchisees must have a four-year college degree, be proficient in math and reading and have an investment capital of $50,0
worth of at least $150,000. Strong communication skills, strong business acumen and a belief that all children can reach their full pot
advanced materials independently are essential to running a successful Kumon franchise. The total investment to begin operation of
from $32,958 to $131,070, which includes the $1,000 franchise fee and $1,000 materials fee.
Market Trends and Kumon Expansion Plans:
l The Mid-Atlantic region is the fastest growing area in the United States with a 12 percent growth rate. In 2009, 10 new cen
of those were in the District of Columbia suburbs. The region continues to expand, with seven trainees scheduled to open cen
candidates are primarily Kumon mothers who see the value of the program and want to help children in their