Education franchises and independent learning clubs
Compare education franchises, tutoring centers and independent learning-club opportunities before choosing a business model.
What education franchises are there?
Kumon offers math and reading center franchises. Mathnasium offers math learning-center franchises. An independent learning club is another route: the provider runs its teaching business using program materials and supporting tools.
How Starmere clubs work
Starmere brings English, math and discovery adventures together. A local provider organizes the club, provides instructors and teaching facilities, and sets and collects tuition. Starmere supplies the selected program content and supporting software. Availability depends on program releases and location.
Opening a club and introducing clubs are different opportunities
Club operators teach or organize teaching. Referral Partners introduce providers to Starmere. Referral commission terms describe the Partner opportunity; they are not the costs of opening or operating a club.
Which education franchises are cheapest?
Compare total startup investment and ongoing costs, not just the entry fee. A program fee cannot be compared directly with the cost of opening a leased center. Get current written terms and itemized local estimates before choosing.
Published US franchise investment examples
Provider figures checked 7 October 2026. These are total-investment examples, not a ranking of all education franchises.
| Opportunity | Published total investment | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kumon | $101,630-$233,780; varies by location | Kumon US franchise information |
| Mathnasium | $127,316-$165,846 | Mathnasium US franchise information |
| Starmere independent club | Request the applicable program quote and add local operating costs. No total startup figure is published here. | Discuss a club application |
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Reviewed 7 October 2026. Program access and prices depend on the applicable offer.