Kumon
Kumon delivers scalable education franchises built on a proven self-learning method.
Investment: From £1,000
UK units: 650+ UK study centres
EST: 1954 (UK: 1991)
Kumon is one of the world’s most established supplementary education franchises, with over 4 million students globally and more than 650 study centres across the UK. Its method – a self-paced, individualised mathematics and English programme built on daily worksheets and incremental progression – has been refined over 70 years and is trusted by parents and educators worldwide. One of Kumon’s most distinctive characteristics is its extraordinarily low entry cost: from as little as £1,000 for those running from community premises such as schools, libraries, or church halls. This accessibility has made it possible for teachers, graduates, and parent-entrepreneurs to build profitable education businesses with minimal capital, though franchisees typically need to commit significant personal time, particularly in the early phases of building their student base. Revenue is generated through monthly student fees, and as student numbers grow, income scales proportionally. Well-run Kumon centres with 200+ students can generate very strong annual earnings. The brand invests in instructor training, a proprietary assessment and materials system, and ongoing pedagogical development – giving franchisees access to a genuinely world-class educational methodology
Investment: From £1,000
UK units: 650+ UK study centres
EST: 1954 (UK: 1991)
Kumon is one of the world’s most established supplementary education franchises, with over 4 million students globally and more than 650 study centres across the UK. Its method – a self-paced, individualised mathematics and English programme built on daily worksheets and incremental progression – has been refined over 70 years and is trusted by parents and educators worldwide. One of Kumon’s most distinctive characteristics is its extraordinarily low entry cost: from as little as £1,000 for those running from community premises such as schools, libraries, or church halls. This accessibility has made it possible for teachers, graduates, and parent-entrepreneurs to build profitable education businesses with minimal capital, though franchisees typically need to commit significant personal time, particularly in the early phases of building their student base. Revenue is generated through monthly student fees, and as student numbers grow, income scales proportionally. Well-run Kumon centres with 200+ students can generate very strong annual earnings. The brand invests in instructor training, a proprietary assessment and materials system, and ongoing pedagogical development – giving franchisees access to a genuinely world-class educational methodology
