Education

Mathnasium franchise

Math learning centers offering individualized assessment-based instruction in-center and online.

Opening investment: $127,316–$165,846
U.S. locations: 1,047

Opening costs and fees

$127,316–$165,846

Opening costs vary by format, location and lease terms.

Operating formats

1st Mathnasium Learning Center (1,200–1,600 sq ft)

$127,316–$165,846

2026 FDD Item 7

Includes $49,000 initial franchise fee, $5,000–$17,500 leasehold improvements, $18,415–$22,395 furniture, equipment and signage, and $35,000–$45,000 additional funds for three months.

Additional Mathnasium Learning Center (2nd or Subsequent Center)

$104,816–$143,346

2026 FDD Item 7

Includes $26,500 initial franchise fee for a second or subsequent Center and $35,000–$45,000 additional funds for three months.

Locations

1,047 U.S. locations (2025).

Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.

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Reporting periods and scope

U.S. locations

Mathnasium reported 1,047 U.S. operating Centers at December 31, 2025: 1,043 franchised plus 4 labeled company-owned in Item 20. The filing describes those four as parent/affiliate-operated.

Opening investment

$127,316–$165,846 for a first Mathnasium Learning Center (1,200–1,600 sq ft retail space), including $49,000 initial franchise fee, $5,000–$17,500 leasehold improvements, $18,415–$22,395 furniture/equipment/signage, and $35,000–$45,000 additional funds for three months. Second and subsequent centers are $104,816–$143,346 ($26,500 initial franchise fee).

Research snapshot: . Sources and methodology

Compare independent startup vs. franchise economics

Compare Mathnasium’s franchise model against starting or buying an independent business in tutoring and music (line-item CapEx, 0%-royalty owner SDE margins & SBA resale multiples):