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Entrepreneur Ranks Kumon Eighth Among Top Global Franchises

Kumon’s presence around the globe has earned it the number eight spot on Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises ranking. This is Kumon’s fourth consecutive year in the Top 10 of the Top Global Franchises list.

“We are proud to be part of a brand that is well-respected and growing worldwide as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Mike Shim, senior vice president of field operations for Kumon North America. “Our reputation for excellence and the comprehensive training and support programs we offer franchise owners makes Kumon an attractive business opportunity. Kumon appeals to people everywhere who are passionate about education and who want to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of children.”

Kumon franchise owners operate more than 26,000 centres in more than 50 countries around the world, including over 400 in Canada and over 1,600 in the U.S.

Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises lists 200 top-ranked brands from the magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® that are actively working to expand their footprint outside the U.S. Kumon is the number one education franchise and the number six overall on Entrepreneur’s 2023 Franchise 500 list.

Kumon also ranked number one on Entrepreneur’s top 100 franchises less than $100,000 and recently was named to Entrepreneur’s inaugural Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. The brand also ranked No. 84 among the Fastest Growing Franchises in the U.S. and Canada and No. 14 on the international listing.

Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises list is available online and in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur.