How much does it cost to open a Huntington Learning Center franchise?

The total initial investment for a Huntington Learning Center franchise ranges from $159,367 to $298,357. This includes the franchise fee of $36,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Huntington Learning Center franchise?

Huntington Learning Center franchisees pay a 9.5% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Huntington Learning Center franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Huntington Learning Center franchise generates $589,575 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $50,114.

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Huntington Learning Center Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$159,367 – $298,357

Franchise Fee

$36,000

Royalty Rate

9.5%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $159,367 High: $298,357

The total initial investment to open a Huntington Learning Center franchise ranges from $159,367 to $298,357, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $36,000.

Midpoint estimate: $228,862

Franchise Fee

$36,000

One-time initial fee

The Huntington Learning Center franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Huntington Learning Center brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

9.5%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 11.5% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty rate	9.5	PCT	Minimum $2,000 per month. The royalty rate for Transfer and Subsequent Franchises may differ. For New Franchisees, minimums begin the earlier of the 6th full calendar month after opening or the 12th full calendar month after the Agreement Date. Some franchisees may have an effective 8% royalty amendment available.
Advertising fund	2.0	PCT	You pay 2% of your Huntington Services Revenue and eTutoring Revenue to the Huntington Advertising Fund; and 2% of your Contract Services Revenue to the Contract Services Advertising Fund. The minimum payment to the Huntington Advertising Fund is $500 per month. There is no minimum for the Contract Services Advertising Fund.
Advertising	57000.0	FIXED	You must spend this amount on Huntington Services and eTutoring; and, of this amount, you must spend a minimum of $2,000 each month. You promote Contract Services by researching opportunities and soliciting Public Entities for these services.
CoOp	2000.0	VARIABLE	Fees average about $2,000 per month. Some CoOps impose no fee. CoOp determines the amount, except as provided by its bylaws. No minimum requirement. Payments are credited to your minimum ad requirement, to the extent they do not exceed it. Some charge more; e.g., NY Metro is about $3,300 per month.
Training and Technology Services	1300.0	FIXED	Begin paying as of fourth full month after the Agreement Date. Item 11 describes these services.
Convention	N/A	FIXED	No charge for up to four attendees. Additional attendees cost $495 each.
Online Training Facility licenses	45.0	FIXED	No charge for 1st two licenses. Additional licenses are $45 per license per month.
MCP	100.0	FIXED	You must spend at least $100 per month on the Marketing Communication Program (MCP).
Platform fee	2.5	VARIABLE	Estimated to be between $2.00 and $3.00 per student-hour. The Platform is a technology platform that we anticipate will contain certain features such as AI-generated curricula and an AI avatar. We have not introduced the Platform but anticipate doing so in 2026. When we introduce the Platform, you must use it and pay us and third parties initial and ongoing fees for its use. The fee is an estimate and depends on many factors out of our control.
Added Software	N/A	VARIABLE	Added Software includes software for customer relationship management, scheduling, and texting. We have not introduced any of this software, although we may do so and, if we do, you must pay us and third parties initial and ongoing fees for its use.
Call Center	390.0	VARIABLE	$390 per month base, plus variable AE fee is the product of the number of that month's AEs and a per AE fee: 1-4 AEs: $74.00; 5-8 AEs: $64.60; 9-14 AEs: $57.40; 15-22 AEs: $50.20; 23-49 AEs: $44.00; 50+ AEs: $32.70. You also must pay us for lead forms, non-inquiry calls, Subject Tutoring enrollees, ePromotion calls, etc. You must use the Call Center.
Virtual Testing	220.0	VARIABLE	Estimated to be between $190 and $250 per month, credited against fees. We will credit your monthly fee towards that month's charges. The variable Virtual Testing fee is the product of the number of Virtual Testings and a per AE fee that we estimate will be between $95 and $195. If a Virtual Testing Monthly Fee exceeds your monthly charges, we do not issue you a credit or refund. We expect to introduce Virtual Testing during 2025 or 2026. You must use Virtual Testing.
Conference Services	300.0	VARIABLE	$300 per month credited against fees. Virtual Conferencing charge is $215 per Virtual Conference. Coaching charge is $95 per Coaching hour. If a month's Conference Services Monthly Fee exceeds your monthly fees, we do not issue you a credit or refund. If we need to reschedule a Virtual Conference, we charge you a non-refundable fee, currently $25. You must use Conference Services.
Huntington Online Prep	74.5	VARIABLE	$53.50, $74.50, and $95.50 for the 2-, 4-, and 6-test options. You may buy online practice tests for ACT and SAT students. You pay the vendor who pays us a portion.
Accounting & payroll	145.0	VARIABLE	You must use accounting and payroll software from a vendor we designate, currently Intuit's QuickBook's Essentials online accounting software and its Core payroll online software. Essentials costs about $52.00 per month. Payroll charges consist of a fixed charge of $45.00 per month, plus a variable charge of $6.00 per employee per month. Based on 10 and 20 employees. You pay the vendor; fees are subject to change. You must connect your QuickBook's account to ProfitKeeper.
Transfer	10000.0	FIXED	Fee for a Territory is greater. Due upon request to transfer.
Subsequent Franchise Agreement	6000.0	FIXED	Fee for a Territory is greater. Due upon signing Subsequent Franchise Agreement.
Relocation or renovation	500.0	FIXED	You also pay us our related costs.
Evaluation of suppliers	N/A	VARIABLE	Will vary. You also pay us our related costs. Due upon billing.
Internet service provider	87.5	VARIABLE	Costs vary based on the provider and speed you select. Due upon billing.
Insurance	10000.0	VARIABLE	About $10,000 per year. Your insurance company determines the fee. You pay the insurance company; excludes Workers Compensation. See Item 8. If you do not obtain or maintain insurance, we may obtain it and you pay us. Fees and requirements are subject to change.
Taxes and income taxes	N/A	VARIABLE	Will vary. You pay us all taxes we pay on amounts you pay us, unless the tax is credited against our payment. Taxes are not typical and we cannot estimate them. Due upon billing.
Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Will vary. We may audit the Franchised Business and Premises. Due upon billing.
Reimbursement of our third-party costs	N/A	VARIABLE	Will vary. You pay us our related third-party costs, including those for brokers, agencies, attorneys, accountants, architects, litigation costs, consultants, and agents. Due upon billing.
Default Fees	100.0	VARIABLE	$100 or $1,000. If you fail to cure a non-monetary default, lease a premises, open the HLC, complete initial training, submit your profit and loss data, submit required reports, or you miss a scheduled training or meeting without notice, you pay us $100 per day until cured. If you receive 3 defaults, you pay us $1,000 per subsequent default. Fees are to offset our costs in addressing the default and are subject to change.
Late fee; interest	18.0	PCT	$100 late fee; 18% annual interest. Due upon billing.
Attorneys' fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Cost of action. Due upon billing.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Cost of claim against us; attorney fees. Due upon billing.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$589,575

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$589,575

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$50,114

per year

Profit Margin

8.5%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 4.6 years

Based on midpoint investment of $228,862 and estimated annual owner profit of $50,114.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

3.7%

Moderate risk — near industry average

Net Unit Growth

-22 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	277	+9	-7	—	276
2023	276	+3	-8	—	269
2024	269	+5	-15	—	255

Is a Huntington Learning Center Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Huntington Learning Center franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

59/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

4.6 yrs

Average payback

Risk Level

Medium

3.7% annual closure rate

Huntington Learning Center shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $589,575 and a combined fee burden of 11.5% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.