JEI Learning CenterFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A JEI Learning Center franchise requires a total initial investment of $65K – $115K, including a $23K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $65K – $115K
- 19th pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 46
- 47th pct Education
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $65K – $115K including a $23K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 91/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- JEI LEARNING CENTERS, LLC
- Parent company
- JEI Holdings Corporation
- Ultimate parent
- JEI Corporation (JEIC)
- Predecessor
- entered into
- Prior franchisor entity
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer and Manager
- Sung Hoon Park
- CEO experience
- 29 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 4465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 302, Los Angeles, California 90010
- Auditor
- Fineman West & Company
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.3M
- vs $1.2M prior year
- Management churn noted
- Frequent turnover
- Item 2 disclosed frequent executive changes
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Affiliated brands
- JEI
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
JEI Learning Centers operate after-school tutoring and supplemental education programs, primarily serving K-12 students with subject-specific instruction (math, English, reading, etc.). Franchisees manage small learning centers, recruit students, hire and supervise tutors, and deliver individualized instruction using the franchisor's proprietary curriculum.
- CEO
- Sung Hoon Park
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 10
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $23K | $23K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $38K | $78K |
| Total initial investment | $65K | $115K |
Source: JEI Learning Center 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $65K – $115K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $18K – $23K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $23 - $35 per subject
- Ad fund
- $1 per subject
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | Variable per subject: $23-$35 per subject based on enrollment levels |
| Technology fee | $500 |
| Transfer fee | $9K |
| Renewal fee | $1K |
| Inventory (initial) | $6K – $6K |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Education averages
How JEI Learning Center Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 46
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 4
- Terminated
- 1
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 3
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 8.7%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 5.9%
- Net growth (yr3)
- -4.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -14.8%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
- Transfer rate
- 6.5%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
- Termination rate
- 8.7%
- Franchisor-initiated terminations
- Ceased ops
- 8.7%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 10 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Maryland
- North Dakota
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 2 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 2
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining franchise system with undisclosed financials, predecessor litigation baggage, aggressive non-compete enforcement, and going concern issues warrant heightened due diligence before $65,000-$115,000 investment.
Litigation (Item 3)
4 case reference(s): 0 pending, 7 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $205,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Disclosed in last 7 years
Bankruptcy Code; (b) obtained a discharge of its debts under the bankruptcy code; or (c) was a principal officer of a company or a general partner in a partnership that either filed as a debtor (or had filed against it) a petition to start an action under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or that obtained a
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Fineman West & Company⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 91 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit decline of 4.2% YoY indicates shrinking franchise system with potential market saturation or franchisee satisfaction issues
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosures (Avg Revenue and Net Income not disclosed) prevents independent validation of investment returns and profitability claims
- 03HIGHHistory of litigation including trade secret misappropriation by predecessor (Daekyo America) and unregistered franchise sales violations suggests compliance and IP protection vulnerabilities
- 04HIGHCurrent aggressive litigation strategy (4 active lawsuits against former franchisees for non-compete enforcement) signals franchisor may be experiencing system deterioration and protecting turf rather than supporting franchisees
- 05MINORPer-subject royalty model ($23-$35/subject) creates unpredictable revenue streams and may incentivize aggressive student recruitment tactics or quality compromises
- 06HIGHGoing concern flag indicates potential financial viability questions about franchisor's long-term sustainability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographic |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 8 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
4 case reference(s): 0 pending, 7 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 31 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 38 hrs
- Ongoing training
- Required
- POS system
- personal computer/point-of-sale system
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: personal computer/point-of-sale system
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
48 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
JEI Learning Center · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a JEI Learning Center franchise?
The total investment to open a JEI Learning Center franchise ranges from $65K – $115K, with an initial franchise fee of $23K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do JEI Learning Center franchise owners earn?
JEI Learning Center does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is JEI Learning Center's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for JEI Learning Center (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many JEI Learning Center franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, JEI Learning Center has 46 total units in the United States, including 46 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is JEI Learning Center a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates JEI Learning Center as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 91 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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