Hey Empire Builders,

Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting, and examples of everyday folks building their empires.

Today, in 5 minutes or less:

✔ Rare Resale showing $329,000 of SDE**

✔ From Corporate to Ownership: George’s Next Chapter

✔ How One Father’s Worksheets Became a Worldwide Franchise

✔ Still Scared to Leave Your Job? Watch This First

✔ ServPro Has 2,300+ Locations… Is There Room Left to Profit?

**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

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Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few. 

• Home Improvement business

• Asking Price: $2.15M (excluding property)

• 2024 Gross Sales: $3.38M**

• Owner is retiring

• 12 full-time employees, including the owner

  **Revenue, or any financial numbers, is non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

• Rare opportunity to buy a business producing multiple six figures of SDE

• This is for an owner-operator, not someone looking for an absentee business

• Growth opportunity for a hands-on operator and experienced leader.

After 25 years as a shareholder in the print and promotional product industry, George was ready for a new kind of investment, one that offered freedom, purpose, and the ability to transition out of the corporate world on his own terms.

With a strong background in operations, people management, and customer service, he partnered with Franchise Empire to explore what that next chapter could look like. His goal? To find a business he could commit to full-time while also creating something meaningful with his life partner, Laurie.

That search led him to Pink’s Window Services.

George is now the proud owner of two territories, and together with Laurie, he’s stepping into business ownership with clarity, confidence, and decades of experience to back it up.

Kumon’s story began in 1956 in Osaka, Japan, when high school math teacher Toru Kumon noticed his young son struggling in school. Determined to help, he sat at the family’s kitchen table night after night, creating simple worksheets that broke problems down into bite-sized steps. His goal wasn’t just to get his son caught up; it was to help him excel beyond his grade level, develop confidence, and build a lifelong love of learning.

What started as a father helping his son turned into the Kumon Method, a structured system built around self-learning, daily practice, and mastery. Unlike traditional tutoring, Kumon wasn’t about cramming before tests; it was about building skills step by step, so kids could learn independently and at their own pace.

By the 1970s, the method spread quickly through word of mouth, catching the attention of parents and educators worldwide. In 1974, Kumon expanded beyond Japan, opening its first North American center. Parents immediately saw the difference: their children weren’t just passing math and reading; they were gaining discipline, focus, and confidence.

By the late 1980s, Kumon officially began franchising, making it possible for entrepreneurs and educators alike to bring the method into their own communities. Today, Kumon is recognized as one of the largest and most trusted names in after-school learning. Now, let’s dive into what it looks like to open one of your own. 👇

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.

*Numbers according to their FDD released on March 28, 2025

• Units Open: 1,671 (as of 2024)
  

• Startup Costs: $73,000 – $165,000
  

• Royalty Fees:
  

  • Initial enrollment fee: $30 × number of newly enrolled students per month

  • Monthly royalties during the temporary license period:
    

    • $40.50 × number of full-payment students
      

    • $20.25 × number of partial or prorated students
      

• Marketing Fee: $300 per month

• Education-Minded Operators: Passionate about helping children build confidence in math and reading.
  

• Detail-Oriented Managers: Comfortable running systems based on structure, consistency, and data tracking.
  

• Community Builders: Excited to work closely with parents and schools while marketing locally.
  

• Long-Term Thinkers: Willing to invest time and effort into a method that requires patience and steady enrollment growth.

• Hands-On Owners: Prefer being actively involved in the day-to-day center operations rather than running absentee.

*Information below taken from the Wendy’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

• Established System: Built on a 70-year-old teaching method proven worldwide.
  

• High Demand: Tutoring and supplemental education are part of a $60 billion U.S. industry.
  

• Global Brand Recognition: Parents often already know the Kumon name when considering tutoring.
  

• Low Startup Costs: With an investment starting around $73K, it’s one of the more affordable education franchises.
  

• Recurring Revenue: Tuition is monthly, creating steady and predictable cash flow.
  

• Support & Training: Franchisees receive access to Kumon’s curriculum, training, and ongoing operational support.

Thinking about franchising but afraid to go all-in? In this episode, we talk about the exact mindset shifts that separate the people who succeed from the ones who stay stuck. If you’re hesitating to leave your job or wondering if franchising can work part-time, this is for you.

You’ll hear what really happens when people commit, what franchisors and banks look for, and how to finally build the life you’ve been dreaming about. Don’t waste another day sitting on the fence.

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Is the ServPro franchise still a good investment, or has the window closed? In this video, I break down what you don’t see on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. With 2,300+ locations, no earnings disclosures, and $248M in franchise fees… is there still opportunity left?

In this financial deep dive, I break down the real startup costs, royalties, and revenue potential. The numbers might surprise you. Find out what risks you need to know, and whether this franchise is still a smart investment today.

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That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter. 

Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.

I’ll see you at the same time next week!

-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team

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