Kumon
Kumon is the world's largest after-school learning programme with over 3.6 million students enrolled in over 60 countries and regions. Through our maths and English programmes, students learn at a pace which is, individually, 'just-right' for them. Advanced students are provided with adequate challenges and those struggling are given the time they need to consolidate their learning. Kumon nurtures in students the ability to self-learn, as opposed to being dependent on the skills and knowledge of others. Through these skills, Kumon students are able to reach their potential and grow into sound, capable people who make significant contributions to society.
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Royalty Fee
For a provisionally licenced Kumon franchisee, the royalties on tuition fees are calculated at 45 percent of the monthly tuition fee. A provisional licence is valid for two years from the date of signing the franchise agreement.
For a fully licenced Kumon franchisee, the royalties payable on tuition fees will be calculated at 40 percent of the monthly tuition fee.
The royalty covers the cost and free delivery of all worksheets and materials required to run a Kumon centre. There is no additional marketing levy or hidden fees. In addition to worksheets and materials, royalties also cover the cost of:
- A launch kit designed to give new centres all the basic tools to operate
- National branding
- Free Trial campaign flyers and national advertising
- A professional consultant who will guide and train franchises in the Kumon method and centre operations with a view to constantly improving your franchise
- National and international conferences and training
Some portions of these are subsidised by the company and provide a great learning opportunity. Subsidies are also available for moving into commercial venues.
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Training
We know that our franchisees face a steep learning curve in the months after the business opens, and we have a system in place to support. This includes formal Follow-Up Training sessions in the first month after opening, which continue every three months up until the one year anniversary of a new Kumon Centre.
This ensures that the skills learnt in New Franchisee Training are consolidated and applied in order to provide all of your students a quality learning experience.
An assigned consultant to help you grow your business
As we strongly believe in forming mutually beneficial partnerships, every franchisee is assigned a consultant to help them improve their practice and to sustainably grow their business.
These consultants are based in each state office and have extensive experience in working with Kumon franchisees and developing their Centres.
As well as being the first point of contact if a franchisee has queries or concerns, our consultants work to support franchisees with many aspects of their business. This is determined by the individual circumstances of each franchisee and Centre, and always in consultation with the franchisee.
There are also many professional development and networking opportunities. Kumon franchisees develop their knowledge and learn from each other through a range of professional development initiatives. Such opportunities include monthly seminars, national and international conferences, mentoring programmes that match our most successful franchisees with those looking to grow their Centres, and study groups that are designed to develop the highest level of product knowledge in targeted areas of need.
Marketing Support
Outside of the free trial campaigns, we strategically advertise Kumon throughout the year and support the brand through activities such as radio campaigns, maintaining a strong online presence that includes corporate social media channels, media outreach on the national, state and local level; and sponsorships.
Our Public Relations team also provides franchisees with personalised support to meet individual marketing needs. There is no marketing levy payable by Kumon franchisees.
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Kumon franchisees are able to build a fulfilling and exciting small business that helps their local community. As a Kumon franchisee, you will have the opportunity to help students develop fundamental literacy and numeracy abilities, along with skills that will help them succeed at school and in life. Each Kumon franchisee owns and operates their own Kumon Education Centre within our global franchise network. This network of franchisees supports each other to realise the shared vision of helping each and every student reach their potential.
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Future Plans
Growth for Kumon will continue to come from all metropolitan markets in Australia and New Zealand.
To view a list of all locations for which we are currently recruiting, please visit:
- https://www.kumoninstructors.com.au/Franchise/Available-Locations (AU)
- https://www.kumoninstructors.co.nz/Franchise/Available-Locations (NZ)