Mathnasium franchise
Mathnasium is a math-only learning center for school-age children, using its own assessments and teaching method to tutor students in small groups. Centers sell monthly memberships rather than one-off sessions. At the end of 2025 there were 1,047 Mathnasium locations in the US, 1,043 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $127K–$166K
- Franchise fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- 10%
- Locations, 2025
- 1,047+92 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2003
- Franchisor based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Time to open
- Must open within 6 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Mathnasium Franchisor LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Mathnasium franchise costs
Opening a first Mathnasium center costs an estimated $127,316 to $165,846. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Mathnasium Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 30
Mathnasium franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,000, for a first center. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Mathnasium Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of monthly gross receipts (at least $1,500 a month from the 24th month), plus a base royalty of $650 a month, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | A digital and local advertising fee of at least $1,000 a month. |
Source: Mathnasium Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Mathnasium publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 average and median gross receipts by quartile for U.S. centers open 12 months or more. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Mathnasium Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 968 (+17) | 4 | 26 |
| 2024 | 995 (+27) | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 | 1,043 (+48) | 4 | 15 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Mathnasium Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 65
How Mathnasium compares
Of the 4 education franchises on this site, Mathnasium is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Mathnasium | Typical education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $127K | $122K |
| Royalty | 10% | 10% |
| Closed or left per year | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +9.7% | −1.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 3 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in education franchises.
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Mathnasium franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Mathnasium?
Must open within 6 months of signing, according to Mathnasium's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Mathnasium help with financing?
No. Mathnasium does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Mathnasium franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Mathnasium assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Mathnasium franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Mathnasium growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 153 franchised locations opened and 61 closed or left, a net change of +9.7%. About 2.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 4.2% typical for education franchises.
How does Mathnasium compare with other education franchises?
Of the 4 education franchises here, Mathnasium is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $127K against a $122K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations. Its 10% royalty is in line with the 10% median.
Does Mathnasium say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 average and median gross receipts by quartile for U.S. centers open 12 months or more. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Mathnasium based?
Mathnasium Franchisor LLC is based in Los Angeles, California and the brand has sold franchises since 2003.