Source: FranopolisDivaDance
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor does not have any predecessors or affiliates, and the franchisor does not have any parent company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not have any predecessors or affiliates, and we do not have any parent company.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Third party Studio Partnership Sites - Total Estimate | $56,700 to $148,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Total Estimate $56,700 to $148,500 |
| Dedicated Studio - Total Estimate | $84,000 to $226,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total Estimate $84,000 to $226,200 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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The Initial Franchise Fee is $36,000 for a geographic area that operates as a single territory with a population of approximately 150,000 to 300,000 people.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
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The greater of 10% of Gross Sales or the applicable Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently not assessed
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Development Retreat Registration | Our then current development retreat registration fee, not greater than $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology | Up to $500 per month, currently $375 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Music License and Subscription | Up to $1,100 per subscription, currently $600 per subscription | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $2,500 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $35, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Current rate is $300 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Content Library Fee | Up to $500 per year, currently $199 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Brand Development Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales, currently not assessed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $36,000 for a geographic area that operates as a single territory with a population of approximately 150,000 to 300,000 people. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Business Management System | Currently $450 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Dance Instruction Certification Training Fee | You must pay to us a dance instructor certification training fee in an amount of $300 per dance instructor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | Up to $1,000 per month per Territory, currently $500 per month per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Promotional Inventory Fee | The Initial Promotional Inventory Fee is $1,000 to $2,000 and is collected prior to the opening of your DivaDance Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Computer, Software, and Technology Implementation and Set Up Fee | The fee for our services is $2,500 and is fully earned by us upon payment and is non-refundable. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty | The greater of 10% of Gross Sales or the applicable Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Bookkeeping Software | Up to $100 per month, currently $50 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Marketing and Operations Support Services | Up to $1,500 per month, currently $300 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Administration Fee | The Grand Opening Marketing Administration Fee ranges from $500 to $1,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesYou may hire a manager to assume responsibility for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business, only if: (a) the manager meets all of the franchisor’s minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) the manager completes the franchisor’s initial training program.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may hire a manager to assume responsibility for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business, only if: (a) the manager meets all of our minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) the manager completes our initial training program.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor’s current training program is to be attended by you, or your Managing Owner, virtually through weekly zoom meetings, at the franchisor’s training facility located in Austin, Texas, and at a Dedicated Studio, if applicable, or a Third party Studio Partnership Site located within the designated operating territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesOur current training program is to be attended by you, or your Managing Owner, virtually through weekly zoom meetings, at our training facility located in Austin, Texas, and at a Dedicated Studio, if applicable, or a Third party Studio Partnership Site located within the designated operating territory.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 4 | 32 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 35 | 4 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 40 | 3 | 43 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 26 28 +2
Company Owned 2023 4 4 0
Total Outlets 2023 30 32 +2
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 28 35 +7
Company Owned 2024 4 4 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 35 40 +5
Company Owned 2025 4 3 - 1
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 39 43 +4
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor does not have any predecessors or affiliates, and the franchisor does not have any parent company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not have any predecessors or affiliates, and we do not have any parent company.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor is currently designated as an approved supplier of DivaDance branded materials and business start up kits.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are currently designated as an approved supplier of DivaDance branded materials and business start up kits.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor’s current training program is to be attended by you, or your Managing Owner, virtually through weekly zoom meetings, at the franchisor’s training facility located in Austin, Texas, and at a Dedicated Studio, if applicable, or a Third party Studio Partnership Site located within the designated operating territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesOur current training program is to be attended by you, or your Managing Owner, virtually through weekly zoom meetings, at our training facility located in Austin, Texas, and at a Dedicated Studio, if applicable, or a Third party Studio Partnership Site located within the designated operating territory.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, the franchisor’s Manuals and other written materials and items.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor does not own any rights to, or licenses in any patent or copyrights material to the franchise System. The franchisor has not applied to the USPTO for the issuance of any patents.
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We may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, our Manuals and other written materials and items.
Source NotesWe do not own any rights to, or licenses in any patent or copyrights material to the franchise System. We have not applied to the USPTO for the issuance of any patents.
15Owner Participation
You may hire a manager to assume responsibility for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business, only if: (a) the manager meets all of the franchisor’s minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) the manager completes the franchisor’s initial training program.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may hire a manager to assume responsibility for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business, only if: (a) the manager meets all of our minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) the manager completes our initial training program.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may only sell the Approved Services and Products as specified in the Manuals or otherwise approved by the franchisor in writing and may only sell the products and services required by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may only sell the Approved Services and Products as specified in the Manuals or otherwise approved by us in writing and may only sell the products and services required by us.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you meet the franchisor’s conditions for renewal you may renew your franchise for one additional five year term.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 46 · Item 17 · View Source
If mediation is unsuccessful, then to binding arbitration in Travis County, Texas or the nearest suitable location to the franchisor’s corporate headquarters.
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If you meet our conditions for renewal you may renew your franchise for one additional five year term.
Source NotesIf mediation is unsuccessful, then to binding arbitration in Travis County, Texas or the nearest suitable location to our corporate headquarters.
18Public Figures
The franchisor currently uses no public figure to promote the franchise, and none is involved in its management.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise. No public figure is currently involved in our management.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 40 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 59 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
Exhibit D contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2024, 2025. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesAttached as Exhibit D are our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025.
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