The

10

best

Tutoring

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Tutoring franchises deliver academic support, test preparation, and enrichment programs across core subjects, STEM, and specialized learning needs.

These concepts benefit from recurring demand, mission-driven positioning, and scalable service delivery, making payback efficiency, system size, and franchisee momentum key differentiators.

Below are the top 10 tutoring franchises based on overall performance and system strength.

Mathnasium

8.6
/
10

Mathnasium offers customized math tutoring programs for students, promoting mathematical understanding and confidence through personalized instruction.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

968
+
2%
2%
Franchise fee

?

$49,000
Investment

?

$113,000 - $150,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$310,000

+
31.4%
31.4%
Operating Profit

?

34.7%

Our score
8.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Mathnasium provides math-focused learning centers delivering personalized instruction for K–12 students.
Its ranking is driven by unmatched system scale, efficient payback, and long-term brand durability.

  • Large system with 968 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$132K)
  • Attractive 0.42x payback
  • Stable franchisee growth (~2%) supports consistency

Huntington Learning Center

8.3
/
10

Huntington Learning Center offers tutoring and test preparation services for students, focusing on personalized learning programs to help students improve academic skills and achieve their educational goals.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

269
+
-3%
-3%
Franchise fee

?

$36,000
Investment

?

$164,000 - $302,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$561,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

31.4%

Our score
8.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Huntington Learning Center delivers structured tutoring and test preparation using proprietary curriculum.
Its ranking reflects strong margins, system maturity, and reliable unit economics.

  • Large system with 269 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$233K)
  • Efficient 0.42x payback
  • Slightly negative growth (~-3%) moderates upside

Code Ninjas

8.1
/
10

Code Ninjas is an educational franchise that teaches coding and problem-solving skills to children through fun and interactive activities.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

239
+
-16%
-16%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000
Investment

?

$69,000 - $298,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$221,000

+
7.9%
7.9%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Code Ninjas offers coding and STEM education through a gamified, center-based model.
Its ranking is supported by brand recognition and strong demand for tech education.

  • Large system with 239 franchisees
  • Accessible average investment (~$184K)
  • Solid 0.83x payback
  • Modest negative growth (~-16%) limits momentum

Sylvan Learning Centers

7.8
/
10

Education franchise providing personalized tutoring and academic enrichment programs for students of all ages, helping them achieve their educational goals.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

474
+
0%
0%
Franchise fee

?

$36,900
Investment

?

$101,000 - $227,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$364,000

+
2.9%
2.9%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Sylvan Learning Centers provides comprehensive tutoring across subjects with decades of brand history.
Its ranking benefits from scale and stability but reflects a mature system profile.

  • Very large system with 474 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$164K)
  • Efficient 0.45x payback
  • Flat franchisee growth (~0%) weighs slightly on ranking

Snapology

7.5
/
10

Snapology offers educational programs in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), fostering creativity and learning through hands-on activities.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

102
+
46%
46%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000 - $47,500
Investment

?

$75,000 - $542,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$163,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Snapology delivers STEM and STEAM enrichment programs using hands-on, LEGO-based learning.
Its ranking reflects strong growth momentum and flexible operating models.

  • Mid-sized system with 102 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$309K)
  • Longer 1.89x payback limits efficiency
  • Strong franchisee growth (~46%) boosts ranking

iCode

7.3
/
10

iCode is a franchise providing coding and STEM education for children, fostering technological skills and creativity through interactive learning experiences.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

44
+
175%
175%
Franchise fee

?

$35,000
Investment

?

$298,000 - $427,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$197,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

iCode offers advanced coding, robotics, and STEM education through technology-forward centers.
Its ranking is driven by rapid expansion tempered by higher capital requirements.

  • Growing system with 44 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$363K)
  • Longer 1.84x payback weighs on score
  • Strong franchisee growth (~175%) supports upside

Brain Balance

7.1
/
10

Brain Balance offers comprehensive programs for children with neurobehavioral challenges, focusing on cognitive and behavioral development.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

65
+
-12%
-12%
Franchise fee

?

$45,000
Investment

?

$117,000 - $464,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$559,000

+
2.3%
2.3%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Brain Balance provides cognitive development programs targeting attention and learning challenges.
Its ranking reflects differentiated services and solid revenue potential.

  • Mid-sized system with 65 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$291K)
  • Moderate 0.52x payback
  • Negative growth (~-12%) tempers momentum

The Coder School

6.9
/
10

The Coder School offers coding and programming education for children, promoting computational thinking and creativity through coding projects and activities.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

65
+
14%
14%
Franchise fee

?

$29,950
Investment

?

$78,000 - $194,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$278,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

The Coder School offers flexible, coach-led coding instruction with low curriculum rigidity.
Its ranking benefits from simplicity but is limited by scale.

  • Mid-sized system with 65 franchisees
  • Lower average investment (~$136K)
  • Efficient 0.49x payback
  • Moderate franchisee growth (~14%) supports stability

LearningRx

6.7
/
10

LearningRx offers cognitive training programs that enhance brain performance, addressing learning challenges and promoting cognitive skills for students.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

46
+
-2%
-2%
Franchise fee

?

$45,000
Investment

?

$75,000 - $220,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$334,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.7
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

LearningRx focuses on cognitive skills training rather than traditional subject tutoring.
Its ranking reflects strong differentiation but moderate system traction.

  • Mid-sized system with 46 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$148K)
  • Efficient 0.44x payback
  • Slight negative growth (~-2%) impacts score

Class 101

6.5
/
10

Class 101 offers college planning services for high school students, helping them navigate the admissions process, improve test scores, and secure scholarships.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

55
+
12%
12%
Franchise fee

?

$39,900
Investment

?

$75,000 - $130,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$164,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Class 101 provides college planning and admissions coaching for high school students.
Its ranking is supported by low investment requirements and steady demand.

  • Mid-sized system with 55 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$103K)
  • Moderate 0.63x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~12%) adds stability

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