Awards2026Best Education & Tutoring Franchise
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Best Education & Tutoring Franchise 2026

Top franchise in education and tutoring.

25 winners · Based on verified FDD data · Updated annually
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How the Industry Score is Calculated

Uses the same overall scoring methodology but filtered to only franchises within this specific industry category.

Transparency25%

Earnings disclosure, fee clarity, and FDD completeness

System Health20%

Unit count, growth trend, and system stability

Earnings Data15%

Item 19 disclosure and revenue data quality

Legal Record12%

Litigation and bankruptcy history

Investment Accessibility10%

Cash requirements, investment cost, and financing availability

Franchisee Retention10%

Unit closure rate, transfer rate, and growth trend

Maturity8%

Years franchising and management depth

1
School of Rock
School of Rock
Education & Tutoring
Score
85
Investment
$425K–$705K
Royalty
8% of Gross Sales
Units
303
2
Lightbridge Academy
Lightbridge Academy
Education & Tutoring
Score
84
Investment
$1.1M–$3.1M
Royalty
7% of Gross Revenues
Units
73
3
Jovie
Jovie
Education & Tutoring
Score
83
Investment
$124K–$193K
Royalty
5% of your Gross Revenues from your Jovie Business
Units
192
4
Mathnasium Exemptions
Mathnasium Exemptions
Education & Tutoring
Score
80
Investment
$113K–$149K
Royalty
Initially, 10% of monthly Gross Receipts plus $500/month base royalty (for first center). After 24 months, base royalty plus greater of 10% monthly royalty or $1,500.
Units
951
5
CMY
CMY
Education & Tutoring
Score
78
Investment
$10K–$19K
Royalty
25% of Gross Sales during the first seven months, then the greater of 25% of Gross Sales or applicable minimum monthly amounts (renewing franchisees subject to 5th year minimums)
Units
545
6
Code Ninjas
Code Ninjas
Education & Tutoring
Score
77
Investment
$181K–$452K
Royalty
7% of Net Sales
Units
281
7
Mathnasium Franchisor
Mathnasium Franchisor
Education & Tutoring
Score
75
Investment
$113K–$150K
Royalty
Initially, 10% of your monthly Gross Receipts from all sources
Units
972
8
BFK
BFK
Education & Tutoring
Score
75
Investment
$77K–$111K
Royalty
7% of Currently
Units
155
9
Coaching Matters
Coaching Matters
Education & Tutoring
Score
74
Investment
$78K–$84K
Royalty
Tiered, starting at $1,500 per month, then increasing based on territories and time in operation
Units
40
10
Gideon Math and Reading
Gideon Math and Reading
Education & Tutoring
Score
74
Investment
$123K–$226K
Royalty
5% for Retail Franchise or 10% for Non-Retail Franchise of monthly Gross Sales
Units
17
11
The Tox Franchising Group
The Tox Franchising Group
Education & Tutoring
Score
74
Investment
$258K–$449K
Royalty
8% of Gross Weekly on Tuesday Payable to us
Units
70
12
Hobby Town Unlimited
Hobby Town Unlimited
Education & Tutoring
Score
74
Investment
$280K–$620K
Royalty
4.75% of gross sales Monthly Transmitted electronically by the
Units
110
13
SystemForward America
SystemForward America
Education & Tutoring
Score
73
Investment
$118K–$191K
Royalty
1% of Total Gross Sales Same as Royalty See Note
Units
440
14
B
British Swim School
Education & Tutoring
Score
73
Investment
$95K–$168K
Royalty
10% of Gross Sales
Units
258
15
Dental Assistant U
Dental Assistant U
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$80K–$219K
Royalty
The greater of $1,000 per month or 20% of Billings per month
Units
8
16
Montessori Kids Universe
Montessori Kids Universe
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$556K–$1.1M
Royalty
7% of your Gross Revenues
Units
16
17
The Coder School
The Coder School
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$78K–$164K
Royalty
5% of Gross Sales
Units
52
18
Tint World
Tint World
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$280K–$600K
Royalty
N/A
Units
194
19
The Barbershop A Hair Salon For Men
The Barbershop A Hair Salon For Men
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
N/A
Royalty
5% of Gross Sales
Units
51
20
Petland
Petland
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$316K–$1.1M
Royalty
2%
Units
20
21
H
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTERS
Education & Tutoring
Score
72
Investment
$159K–$298K
Royalty
2%
Units
286
22
Network In Action Intl.
Network In Action Intl.
Education & Tutoring
Score
71
Investment
$38K–$43K
Royalty
15% of Gross Revenues
Units
120
23
Image Studios
Image Studios
Education & Tutoring
Score
71
Investment
$773K–$1.7M
Royalty
2%
Units
131
24
Class 101
Class 101
Education & Tutoring
Score
70
Investment
$69K–$98K
Royalty
Greater of 8% of monthly Gross Sales or $500 per month
Units
50
25
The Hammer & Nails Salon Group
The Hammer & Nails Salon Group
Education & Tutoring
Score
70
Investment
$653K–$866K
Royalty
6% of Gross Sales Twice a month Will be debited automatically from your bank account by ACH or other means designated by us
Units
67

Methodology

Rankings are calculated from verified Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data. Scores are based on a weighted composite of transparency, system health, earnings disclosure, legal record, and franchise maturity. No franchise can pay for a higher ranking. Data is sourced from state franchise registry filings. See our Disclaimer for more information.