Kumon Surpasses Student Enrollment Milestones Nationwide

Leading Education Franchise Seeks Passionate Entrepreneurs to Support
Growth

TEANECK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kumon, the world’s largest education franchise, has recently surpassed
company milestones throughout the United States with nearly 300,000
students enrolled in the math and reading enrichment programs
nationwide. Kumon is seeking individuals with a passion for helping
children and an entrepreneurial spirit to support its continued growth
as more learning centers are projected to open in 2016. As franchise
opportunities become even more attractive to individuals looking to
start their own business, the supplemental education industry has become
a “go-to” for those seeking an even greater purpose.

Kumon Math & Reading Enrollment Milestones

• Central Region – Exceeded 60,000 students milestone (25% five-year
  increase)
• Northeast Region – Exceeded 75,000 students milestone – (20% five-year
  increase)
• Southeast Region – Exceeded 50,000 students milestone – (32% five-year
  increase)
• West Region – Exceeded 90,000 students milestone – (28% five-year
  increase)

“Kumon has experienced significant growth in the U.S. over the past five
to ten years,” says Larry Lambert, vice president of franchise
recruitment at Kumon North America. “We’ve seen a nearly 25 percent
growth in the number of franchise Kumon Centers opened in the U.S.
during the last five years and a 44 percent growth in the last decade.”
Student enrollment has seen an 89 percent growth nationwide since 2005.
Currently, there are nearly 1,500 Kumon learning centers in the U.S.

Potential franchise owners will find that Kumon has the lowest start-up
franchise and materials fee in the supplemental learning industry –
along with a number of financial incentives for franchisees. These
include a grand opening marketing subsidy, assistance with leasehold
improvements, and purchase of learning center furniture and exterior
primary signage – a total of $19,000 in financial support related to
startup costs. The total investment ranges from $64,073 – $134,100.

About the Kumon Franchise Business:

Kumon is an ideal small business for professionals. Kumon Franchisees
must have a four-year college degree, be proficient in math and reading
and have investment capital of $70,000 and a net worth of at least
$150,000. Founded in 1958, Kumon has four million students enrolled in
26,000 learning centers in 49 countries and regions. Kumon North America
is headquartered in Teaneck, N.J. Visit www.kumonfranchise.com
to learn more.

Contacts

Kumon
Shaquanna Twitty, 201-906-7024
stwitty@kumon.com