Kumon to gather 500+ franchisees at Instructors Conference

This summer, one franchisor that’s known for improving student outcomes is showing they’re equally focused on improving outcomes for their franchisees.

Kumon, franchisor of the world’s largest after-school enrichment program, announced today that they will bring together more than 500 of their franchisee Instructors from across North America at the Calgary TELUS Convention Center July 22-24 for their 2026 Instructors Conference. The two themes of the event will be franchisee development and student success.

“Opportunities like this are rare in franchising. Bringing together hundreds of small business owners in one place to learn, collaborate and grow not only strengthens individual centers, but also reinforces entrepreneurship on a broader scale. The Kumon Instructors Conference is a powerful example of what meaningful franchisee support should look like,” said Angelo Chavez, assistant vice president of franchise development at Kumon.

The yearly Instructors Conference is a concrete example of Kumon’s dedication to franchisee success and support. At the event, the brand will recognize more than 100 award winners from across their system who are celebrating business milestones, anniversaries, and other achievements deserving of special recognition.

The conference will also include keynote presentations by Massiel Victoria Diaz, a high-performing Instructor/franchisee in Mexico, and Janani M.S., an Instructor from India who’s known throughout the system for her leading use of the Kumon Connect tablet-based experience. Other learning sessions will focus on building long-term student achievement, strengthening assessment practices, and leveraging the Kumon Connect technology platform.

“For more than two decades, Entrepreneur magazine has recognized Kumon as a leading education and tutoring franchise, reflecting our continued investment in the success of our owners,” said Chavez. “We are committed to providing Instructors with the training, technology and resources they need to build successful centers and make a meaningful impact in their communities.”

Kumon positions itself as a brand that supports its franchisees well in a way that extends well past opening day. They have an accessible $2,000 franchise fee, provide extensive training and build-out support, and offer ongoing growth counseling through their network of field representatives.