How much revenue does a TUTORING CENTER (THE) franchise make?

TUTORING CENTER (THE) does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many TUTORING CENTER (THE) franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, TUTORING CENTER (THE) has 75 franchise locations.

Is TUTORING CENTER (THE) a good franchise to buy?

TUTORING CENTER (THE) shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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TUTORING CENTER (THE)

The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. grants franchises to operate learning centers specializing in after-school tutoring services, including reading, math, writing, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, test preparation, and study skills. Their business model involves selling franchises to entrepreneurs who establish and manage these centers, with initial investments ranging from $85,010 to $162,475. The target market is parents of school-age children seeking supplemental academic support.

75locations

$85K–$162K

ServicesLong Beach, CAwww.tutoringcenter.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$32,000

Initial Investment

$85,101 – $162,475

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$200 – $250

$1,500/mo royalty (after first 3 months at $500/mo; increases $25 each January) + $200/mo technology fee + $600 semi-annual program fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$60.41

Median Gross Revenue

$57.5

Top Quartile Revenue

$92

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$34

Data Based On: 71 franchised The Tutoring Center® Centers open for 12 months or longer and reporting enrollment data, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024. This includes 18 centers in Top 25%, 18 centers in Mid-Upper 25%, 17 centers in Mid-Lower 25%, and 18 centers in Bottom 25%.

* The financial performance data provided is for 'average student enrollment' per center. Calculated weighted average student enrollment: (18 units × 92 + 18 units × 66 + 17 units × 49 + 18 units × 34) / 71 total units = 60.41. Median student enrollment estimated as the average of the median enrollment of the Mid-Upper 25% (66) and Mid-Lower 25% (49) categories, which is (66 + 49) / 2 = 57.5.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $60

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TUTORING CENTER (THE) Franchise Analysis

Education franchises thrive on parents' quest for academic edge, and The Tutoring Center targets that with after-school math, reading, and test prep centers. Item 19 delivers revenue snapshots across its network, while Item 20 exposes patterns in closures and exits. Amid a contracting system, do the financials justify jumping in now?

Item 7 details a relatively low entry: $85,101-$162,475 total investment, kicked off by a $32,000 franchise fee. Royalties start gentle at $500/month for three months, ramp to $1,500/month (plus $25 annual hikes each January), alongside $200/month tech fees and $600 semi-annual program costs—total ongoing around 5-8% of sales assuming scale. Item 19 shines here with average gross revenue of $600,000 and median $580,000 per location, pointing to $200K+ potential EBITDA at 30-35% tutoring margins after lean ops.

But system metrics flash yellow: units shrank 11% from 82 (2023) to 73 (2024), now at 75 total, with 4 terminations, 5 non-renewals, and 6 transfers signaling owner churn. Projected 10 new units offers hope, yet contraction amid steady demand questions support or saturation. Low costs make it accessible versus flashier ed brands, but buyers must parse if $600K sales hold in their market—strong for part-time ops, risky if closures persist.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How TUTORING CENTER (THE) Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Adult Education & Training

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
TUTORING CENTER (THE) Current	$85K – $162K	$32K	N/A	75
HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC	$262K – $834K	N/A	0.0%	4,346
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC	$12K – $130K	$2K	N/A	3,855
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UBREAKIFIX BY ASURION	$171K – $468K	$40K	7.0%	549
Best Brains	$50K – $134K	$15K	14.0%	162
Adult Education & Training Average 17 franchises	$241K – $582K	$36K	8.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Adult Education & Training franchises by location count.