How much does it cost to open a The Tutoring Center franchise?

The total initial investment for a The Tutoring Center franchise ranges from $114,420 to $190,235. This includes the franchise fee of $45,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a The Tutoring Center franchise?

The Tutoring Center franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a The Tutoring Center franchise?

The Tutoring Center does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. Revenue and profitability figures are not publicly available from the franchisor.

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The Tutoring Center Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$114,420 – $190,235

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Royalty Rate

N/A

Initial Investment Range

Low: $114,420 High: $190,235

The total initial investment to open a The Tutoring Center franchise ranges from $114,420 to $190,235, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $45,000.

Midpoint estimate: $152,328

Franchise Fee

$45,000

One-time initial fee

The The Tutoring 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 The Tutoring Center brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

N/A

Ad/Marketing Fund

N/A

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fees	500.0	USD	$500 for 1st month of operation (due 18 months after signing or upon approval to operate); then $1,500 per month. Monthly amount automatically increases by $25 each January. Autodrafted on the first day of each month.
Semi-Annual Program Fees	600.0	USD	$600, twice a year. Autodrafted on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Subject to inflation adjustment.
Technology Fees	200.0	USD	Currently $200 per month. Autodrafted the 1st day of each month. Can increase up to a maximum of $250 per month, subject to inflation adjustment.
Minimum Digital Marketing Expenditure	250.0	USD	Between $250 and $400 monthly. Not currently required, but if implemented, payable to franchisor, affiliate, or designated third party.
Renewal Fee	5000.0	USD	Due on renewal, subject to future adjustments.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

8.3%

Elevated risk — above industry average

Net Unit Growth

-8 units

From 2020 to 2022

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2020	95	+4	-10	—	89
2021	89	+8	-13	—	85
2022	85	+8	-6	—	87

Is a The Tutoring Center Franchise Worth It?

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

Overall Score

42/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

High

8.3% annual closure rate

The Tutoring Center shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.