Kumon Franchise Expands in Greater Atlanta with the Opening of its First Math and Reading Center in Woodstock, Georgia

TEANECK, N.J., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The demand for supplemental education programs has been high in Greater Atlanta and because of that, Kumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading program, has seen a massive expansion in the area. In the past five years, 20 new Kumon Centers opened in Greater Atlanta.

Thousands of additional parents in the metropolitan area will now have access to an individualized learning program for their preschool to high school aged children with the opening of the first Kumon Math and Reading Center in both the city of Woodstock and Cherokee County.

"Atlanta is one of the nation's fastest-growing metro areas, and as a result we've seen a great deal of success meeting the high demand for Kumon Math and Reading Centers," said Larry Lambert, vice president of franchise recruitment at Kumon North America. "We are extremely appreciative of the support from the Atlanta metropolitan area and are especially excited to bring the first math and reading center to Woodstock. Our main goal and commitment remains to provide as many children as possible with an academic advantage and love for learning."

Kumon's Presence in Greater Atlanta  

• 8,392 subject enrollments at 54 centers
• First center opened in 1989
• 50 percent increase in the number of centers in last ten years
• 85 percent increase in subject enrollments in last ten years

The Kumon Method empowers children to become self-learners and is designed to advance math and reading skills while fostering a love for learning. Kumon sparks critical thinking, establishes a pattern of success and builds confidence that can lead to accelerated learning throughout life.

To learn more about the Kumon franchise opportunity, visit kumonfranchise.com.

About the Kumon Franchise Business

Kumon is an ideal small business for professionals. Kumon Franchisees must have a four-year college degree, be proficient in math and reading, have investment capital of $70,000 and a net worth of at least $150,000. Founded in 1958, Kumon has over four million students enrolled in nearly 25,000 learning centers in 50 countries and regions. Kumon North America is headquartered in Teaneck, NJ.

SOURCE Kumon North America