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The Tutoring Center

$TCTNF500 #501
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryTutoring
Locations75
Franchisee Count70
Franchise Fee$32,000
Item 7 Low$85,101
Item 7 Midpoint$123,789
Item 7 High$162,477
Royalty Feesflat $500/month for first 3 months, then $1,500/month (increasing $25 each January)
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open14
ParentThe Tutoring Center Franchise Corp.
Founded1999
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business26
Began Franchising2005
HQLong Beach, CA
Executives3
LinksWebLinkedIn
Main Phone(562) 984-0830
Emailinfo@tutoringcenter.com
FDD IssuedMarch 21, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. grants franchises for the ownership and operation of an educational tutoring business specializing in after-school tutoring services in reading, math, writing, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, test preparation and study skills for school age children.

The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. is a California corporation formed in 2005, led by President Dr. Edward S. Thalheimer and Vice President Dr. Chita R. Thalheimer. The company has no parents or affiliates.

The Tutoring Center Franchise Corp. grants franchises for the ownership and operation of an educational tutoring business specializing in after-school tutoring services in reading, math, writing, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, test preparation and study skills for school age children.

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