LearningRx vs Kumon Canada Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of LearningRx vs Kumon Canada including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
LearningRx Franchise
Kumon Canada Franchise
Investment $90,000 - $149,000$62,870 - $158,390
Franchise Fee $25,000$1,000
Royalty Fee 7% -8%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
LearningRx Franchise
Kumon Canada Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
LearningRx Franchise
Kumon Canada Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
LearningRx Franchise
Kumon Canada Franchise
Training As a brain training company, we value initial and ongoing training very highly. Our training includes a 2-day job shadowing with one of our franchisees prior to our 10-day training in Colorado Springs, CO. The 10-day franchise training covers our over 200 proprietary training procedures, marketing, public relations, business operations, networking, testing, administration, hiring, and much more. Our brain trainers are trained on-site by the franchisee, using over 40 hours of online material as well as 20-30 hours of in-person training and observation. We also offer ongoing training and support via our Helpdesk (phone and email support) and quarterly calls with our support team.-
Support We know that the success of our franchisees is our success. Valuable support is a top priority for us, and we strive to help our franchisees however possible. Our support team is led by a former franchisee and LearningRx parent, who understands the day-to- day running of a center firsthand. We also have a marketing and business coach, who will help our first-year franchisees create and implement their 12-month business plan and offer ongoing support of business operations. The support team also runs the helpdesk, which is available by phone and email and boasts a very fast turnaround. We provide a franchise operations system designed to support all of your business needs from site selection and build out to launch marketing and sales prospecting. We are continually introducing new Brain Balance programs, products and services to increase your sales opportunities. Through national media exposure, training and consulting by program creator and co-founder, Dr. Robert Melillo renowned researcher, lecturer and author of several best sellers including, Disconnected Kids, Reconnected Kids and his latest book, Autism-
Marketing We offer new materials on a regular basis across multiple platforms: social media, print, TV, radio, PPC, SEO, etc. You can also join a voluntary marketing co-op where applicable. *National PR exposure *Exposure Across the Digital Landscape *Web-based Requisition System for Customized Marketing Materials *Local Marketing Guidance-
Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators) -

Expansion Plans
 
LearningRx Franchise
Kumon Canada Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About LearningRx

In the 1980's, brothers Dr. Ken Gibson and Dr. Keith Gibson-- a specialist in visual processing and a clinical psychologist, respectively-- sought a way to help people with learning difficulties to learn more quickly and easily. They developed a series of short, intense training exercises to improve concentration and recall abilities. Once this method proved successful in trials, they continued to test and enhance the program with input from other specialists in education, medicine and psychology, in order to help students with attention problems, dyxlexia, memory problems and other learning disabilities to improve their cognitive skills. Dr. Ken Gibson began franchising under the name LearningRx in 2003, and is currently the company's CEO.

Veteran Incentives   10% off franchise fee


2016 #1 Educational Franchise by FranchiseRankings.com!
Part of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® 7 years in a row!

 











About Kumon Canada

Kumon is the world's largest after-school math and reading program. The Kumon Method has helped millions of children achieve more than they ever thought they could. Kumon's, math and reading programs help children of all ages and levels become eager, independent self-learners. Unlike tutoring sessions, Kumon helps children learn how to learn on their own, and develops strong academic skills. Our students gain a sense of confidence that will help them in the classroom and beyond. The costs to start up and operate a Kumon Center are surprisingly modest. And so, relative to other educational franchises, profitability can come sooner. While management and teaching skills will help you succeed, formal qualifications are not necessary. That's because with Kumon's support and proven instructional method, the most important requirement is a passion to invest in the future - both yours and your students. If you are an enterprising individual interested in starting your own business and contributing to the community, Kumon is the perfect opportunity. With more than 50 years of success and growth, Kumon is one of the most established franchise businesses in the world. In North America, 340,000 students are enrolled in more than 2,000 individually owned and operated centres.

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