2026 FDD Issued Apr 16, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Oct 22, 2026
Huntington Learning Center Franchise Cost (2026)
A Huntington Learning Center franchise costs an estimated $191,992 – $340,632 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $42,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Standard Center (approx. 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft). Item 6 lists royalty rate: 9.5% of Gross Revenue, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $192K – $341KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $42KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 9.5% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Liquid capital
- $110KFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026
- Net worth
- $200KFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026
- Units (2025)
- 245Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 6.1% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Huntington Learning Center
Item 7 assigns substantial startup costs to curricula, diagnostic materials, furniture and required launch advertising, in addition to the franchise fee. Real estate and improvements have a wide estimated range; the site and landlord terms can therefore change the opening cost materially.
The royalty and advertising fund in Item 6 each have a monthly minimum. Required local advertising has a separate annual and monthly floor, and qualifying cooperative payments count toward it. Call Center and Conference Services add usage charges on top of monthly base fees, so a sales figure cannot determine the complete recurring cost.
Item 19 reports $609,454 as the average Gross Revenue for centers open the full year. Its top quartile represents a smaller subset; the FDD says it did not audit franchisee-entered sales data. Item 20 shows 4 openings and 21 exits during 2025, with the franchised center count falling over the period.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Huntington Learning Center?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $42,000 for Huntington Learning Center. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
These minimums come from the franchisor’s website, not from the FDD, and can change: Huntington Learning Center franchise page (checked October 29, 2026).
Item 5 PDF pp. 14-17 sets a $42,000 initial fee, fully earned on signing. It describes other required initial purchases and payments separately. Maryland and North Dakota initial fees may be deferred or escrowed under state requirements.
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14.
How much does it cost to open a Huntington Learning Center franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21.
Item 7 of Huntington Learning Center’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one standard center (approx. 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft) at $191,992 – $340,632. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| Initial training | $0 | $200 |
| Curricula and testing materials | $18,957 | $18,957 |
| Furniture, computers | $51,396 | $51,396 |
| Start-up supplies | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Advertising | $36,747 | $36,747 |
| Training and Technology Initial Fee | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Architect | $500 | $2,000 |
| Security & utility deposits; license fees | $500 | $3,000 |
| Real estate and improvements | $0 | $120,000 |
| Exterior sign | $500 | $10,000 |
| Interior graphics | $3,325 | $6,475 |
| Professional fees | $500 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Additional funds – three months | $22,367 | $24,157 |
| Total | $191,992 | $340,632 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 education & tutoring records without a source-review hold is $288,400.
Item 7 (PDF pages 21–24) details startup costs for a brick-and-mortar learning center spanning 1,000 to 1,500 square feet. Buildout improvements and signage drive the upper investment estimate.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Huntington Learning Center charge? (Item 6)
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of Huntington Learning Center’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | 9.5% of Gross Revenue | Every period | 9.5% of Gross Revenue with a $2,000 monthly minimum after the applicable start date. A transferred franchise with a qualifying amendment may retain an 8% rate. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Advertising fund | 2% of Gross Revenue | Every period | 2% of Huntington Services and eTutoring Revenue to the Huntington Advertising Fund, with a $500 monthly minimum; 2% of Contract Services Revenue goes to its separate fund without a stated minimum. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Advertising | $57,000 per year | Every period | At least $57,000 per year for Huntington Services and eTutoring, including at least $2,000 each month. Eligible CoOp payments count toward this minimum. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| CoOp | Varies | When it applies | A participating cooperative sets its own fee, averaging about $2,000 per month but sometimes lower, higher, or zero; qualifying payments count toward the advertising minimum. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Training and Technology Services | $1,375 per month | Every period | $1,375 monthly beginning in the fourth full month after the agreement date. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Convention | Varies | When it applies | No charge for up to four attendees; additional attendees cost $525 each. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Online Training Facility licenses | $145 per month | When it applies | First two licenses are free; extra licenses cost $145 each per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Marketing Communication Program (MCP) | $100 per month | Every period | At least $100 monthly beginning when the center operates. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Platform Fee | $5 | When it applies | $5 per student-hour if the required AI-avatar platform is introduced; the FDD says it was planned for 2026. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Added Software | Varies | When it applies | No added software had been introduced at issuance; initial and ongoing charges may apply if required software is later launched. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Call Center | Varies | Every period | $415 monthly base plus an academic-evaluation fee by monthly volume ($76.50 down to $34.47 per evaluation) and other specified call or enrollment charges. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Virtual Testing | Varies | When it applies | Planned future service, estimated $190 to $250 monthly credited toward testing charges, with an estimated $95 to $195 per virtual test; actual fees may differ. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Conference Services | Varies | Every period | $315 monthly credited toward usage: $220 per virtual conference and $97.50 per coaching hour, plus a $25 rescheduling fee where applicable. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Huntington Online Prep | $53.50 – $95.50 | When it applies | Optional vendor tests cost $53.50, $74.50, or $95.50 for the two-, four-, or six-test options. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Accounting & payroll | Varies | Every period | Required vendor accounting and payroll software, estimated at $125 to $165 monthly for the FDD employee assumptions; payroll charges include a per-employee component. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer | $10,000 | When it applies | $10,000 for a franchise transfer; a Territory transfer fee is higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Subsequent Franchise Agreement | $8,000 | When it applies | $8,000 for a subsequent franchise agreement; a Territory fee is higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Relocation or renovation | $500 | When it applies | $500 plus the franchisor’s related costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Evaluation of suppliers | Varies | When it applies | Supplier review charges and related franchisor costs vary. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Internet service provider | $70 – $150 per month | Every period | Estimated $70 to $150 monthly depending on provider and speed. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Insurance | Varies | Every period | About $10,000 annually for required coverage, excluding workers compensation; actual premiums are set by the insurer. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Taxes and income taxes | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of applicable taxes the franchisor pays on amounts paid to it, subject to the FDD credit condition; not typical or estimable. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Costs depend on a franchisor audit of the business and premises. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Reimbursement of our third-party costs | Varies | When it applies | Related outside costs, including brokers, lawyers, accountants, architects, litigation, consultants, and agents. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Default fees | Varies | When it applies | $100 per day for an uncured nonmonetary default; $1,000 for each default after three defaults. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Late fee; interest | Varies | When it applies | $100 late fee plus 18% annual interest on overdue amounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Attorneys' fees | Varies | When it applies | Cost of a covered action. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Covered claims against the franchisor and related attorney fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
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Huntington Learning Center startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Royalties and advertising fund contributions have monthly minimums; mandatory local advertising and call center and conference services have separate usage charges. Co-op payments count toward the local advertising minimum. Annual revenue alone cannot determine the full fee bill without double counting or knowing usage. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Huntington Learning Center franchised outlet history
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 62.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 243 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 2 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 6.1% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 280 | 4 | 11 | 273 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 273 | 4 | 17 | 260 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 260 | 4 | 21 | 243 | 8.1% |
Franchised units went from 280 to 243 over 3 years (-37).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare Huntington Learning Center’s exit rate with other brands.
24 units changed owners in 2025.
Table 20-3 (PDF page 62) and Table 20-4 (page 62) track franchised and company-owned learning center movements across all states. In each year, opening additions minus combined terminations and reacquisitions reconcile exactly with year-end counts.
How much do Huntington Learning Center franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 53.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average gross revenue of mature centers open the full year of $609,454 (2025, 232 mature centers open the entire year 2025). Huntington Learning Center’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees such as the royalty (9.5% of Gross Revenue) come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How to interpret Huntington Learning Center’s Item 19 figures and sample limits.
How long is the Huntington Learning Center franchise agreement term?
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 45.
The standard Huntington Learning Center franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Item 17 PDF p. 45 gives a 10-year initial term and conditional successor agreements of 10 years each. Renewal requires notice, compliance, upgrades, a release, and a nonrefundable fee of $10,000 for a standard franchise; a Territory renewal fee is higher.
How long does it take to open a Huntington Learning Center franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Huntington Learning Center 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 32.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time to opening: an average of 7.0 months for the 7 centers that opened from 2022 to 2025 (median 8.0 months; range 4.1 to 11.8 months).
Item 11 says these figures come from a small number of centers in a limited geographic area during a limited period.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huntington Learning Center
- How much does it cost to open a Huntington Learning Center franchise?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD estimates the initial investment ranges from $191,992 – $340,632 for a retail learning center. This covers the $42,000 initial franchise fee, testing materials, technology setups, launch marketing, and working capital.
- What are the ongoing royalties and fees for Huntington Learning Center?
- Item 6 lists a 9.5% of Gross Revenue royalty with a monthly minimum and a 2% of Gross Revenue advertising fund contribution. Required local advertising, call center and conference services have separate terms in the fee table.
- What is the average revenue for a Huntington Learning Center franchise?
- Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports $609,454 as the average Gross Revenue for 232 franchised centers open throughout 2025. The franchisor says it did not audit the franchisee-entered data; Gross Revenue is not owner profit.
- How many centers does Huntington Learning Center operate?
- According to Item 20, the brand operates 243 franchised centers. During 2025, the system recorded 4 openings and an annual franchise exit rate of 8.1%. Item 20 also records a franchisor reacquisition, which does not necessarily mean a center closed.
Sources
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 16, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 14
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 21
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 53
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 62
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 45
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- October 22, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- October 22, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 16, 2026).