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title: "Kumon Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/cd39d4a8-3398-467f-a54e-bc3c6caa89bd
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230309_kumon_named_to_entrepreneurs_franchise_500_hall_of_fame.html
category: "Tutoring"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Tutoring"
published: 2023-03-09T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:01:22.260Z
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# Kumon Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame

**TL;DR:** Kumon has been inducted into Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, recognizing its 25+ years of consecutive ranking as the top education franchise. Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that offers individualized learning for children from preschool to high school.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-03-09. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230309_kumon_named_to_entrepreneurs_franchise_500_hall_of_fame.html).*

## Story

Kumon’s streak as the top education franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 earned it a spot in the magazine’s inaugural Hall of Fame ranking. This prestigious list honors elite franchise brands that have ranked in the Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively.

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has been evaluating and ranking franchise opportunities for 44 years. The company’s ranking formula is based on more than 150 data points that include costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, financial strength and stability.

“Kumon’s inclusion in the Hall of Fame ranking is a testament to its success as an educational franchise that seeks to enrich the curriculum of students throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Mike Shim, senior vice president of field and operations for Kumon North America. “We are proud to be included in this list.”

The company’s inclusion in the Hall of Fame isn’t its only ranking in the last year.

For children from preschool to high school, Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that goes well beyond traditional tutoring. Unlike other academic programs, Kumon is individualized for each child. Kumon’s curriculum takes a step-by-step approach to learning, helping children develop strong math, reading and writing skills. Kumon Students develop confidence, increase focus and improve study habits on the way to unlocking their true potential.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- education franchise (topic)
- Kumon (company)
- hall of fame (topic)
- Kumon North America (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230309_kumon_named_to_entrepreneurs_franchise_500_hall_of_fame.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/cd39d4a8-3398-467f-a54e-bc3c6caa89bd).