Mathnasium^®

Children's Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Mathnasium?

Mathnasium is a franchise for the operation of learning centers that provide math instruction to children using the Mathnasium Method. Centers operate as brick-and-mortar facilities open to the public at least five days a week during after-school hours, with children typically attending twice a week for about 60 minutes per session. The business serves individual consumers (B2C), primarily parents enrolling children, and the core service bundle centers on the Mathnasium Method-diagnostics to identify learning needs, customized learning plans, live instruction, and worksheets for ages 4–17.

Mathnasium Franchise: Pros and Cons

With 999 outlets, placing it in the top 5% for Children's Services, the franchise offers scale, brand recognition and a strong operator network, but its Territory Protection Score of 35 (bottom 10%) means weak protected territories and the franchisor could approve nearby competing locations.

Pros

At 999 total outlets-well above typical for Children's Services (top 5%)-you'll be joining a large, proven system with scale, brand recognition, and an established franchisee network to learn from.

Zero outlet terminations and zero non-renewals-well below typical-indicate existing operators have largely stayed in the system, which points to stronger franchisee retention than peers.

The initial franchise fee low range is $0 and initial fees are refundable on failure (an unusual concession versus most franchises), which materially reduces your upfront cash risk.

Cons

Territory Protection Score of 35 is well below typical for Children's Services (bottom 10%), meaning you will not have strong protected territory and the franchisor could approve nearby competing locations.

No on-site training is provided-an unusual absence since about 90% of peers offer it-so you should expect to absorb more hands-on training time and expense to get the operation up to speed.

There are three government agency penalties (well above typical) and one alleged fraud case (above typical), signaling regulatory and legal friction that is higher than peers and may add complexity to operations or approvals.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

86/100

NORMAL

Mathnasium: Affiliates settled government actions involving no‑poaching employment provisions and a consent over credential‑stuffing breaches, resolved via settlement/consent without admissions of liability. Advice: Review franchise agreements for non‑solicit/no‑hire and post‑termination obligations, and scrutinize disclosures and policies on data security, breach notification, and any Item 11/technology requirements.

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Mathnasium grants a designated, protected (but non‑exclusive) territory to operate one Center-territory boundaries are set by market density and demographics and location approval is required. These rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e‑commerce and alternative channels.

Training & Support

80/100

NORMAL

Mathnasium provides an extensive 141-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial staff members for launch through a combination of classroom and remote instruction. On-site launch assistance is not provided; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses associated with training and implementation.

Franchisee Stability

73/100

Good

Mathnasium earns a Good Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 2.72% is well below the typical Children's Services franchise (around 4%), placing the franchise toward the lower end of churn among industry peers. Out of 78 total exits, ceased operations dominated with 77, alongside 1 franchisor buyback, no terminations, and no non-renewals.

This pattern suggests location-level economics: operators chose to close underperforming centers, which points to site or market fit rather than franchisor-franchisee friction. Beyond its industry-relative position, a 2.72% three-year turnover rate is genuinely exceptional in absolute terms across all of franchising. That exceptional low turnover strengthens confidence in owner stability. With about 968 franchised outlets in the most recent year, localized closures can reflect market-specific challenges rather than a systemic retention problem. For prospective franchisees, examine unit-level economics in the geographies where closures have concentrated.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Mathnasium Franchise?

Opening a Mathnasium franchise requires a total initial investment of $90,436 to $149,616, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$90,436

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$149,616

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$26,686

Real Estate$11,500

Equipment & Assets$10,500

Reserves$32,000

Training$2,500

Other$7,250

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,116

Real Estate$27,500

Equipment & Assets$19,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$3,000

Other$9,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Mathnasium Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

Sample Size:

857

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 focuses on franchised Mathnasium Centers and explicitly excludes the few affiliate-operated centers, so reported performance and P&L metrics reflect franchisee-reported results rather than company-owned operations.

Performance Variability Analysis: The representation is broken into quartiles and provides both averages and medians, indicating attention to variability, but the absence of published numeric values prevents assessment of dispersion or typical center performance.

Data Scope and Limitations: Data are for the 2024 measurement period and drawn from centers open at least 12 months, but the materials were not audited and the disclosure omits the actual dollar figures, limiting quantitative evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathnasium a good franchise to own?

Whether Mathnasium is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Mathnasium operates 999 locations, received a legal risk score of 86/100, a training and support score of 80/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Mathnasium franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Mathnasium franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $90,436 to $149,616. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Mathnasium franchise?

Break-even timelines for Mathnasium franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Mathnasium a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Mathnasium operates 995 franchised locations and 4 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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