Source: FranopolisSchool of Rock
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leasehold improvements minimum | $195,000 to $417,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Leasehold Improvements 3 $195,000 $417,000 |
| Furnishings/finishings minimum | $14,000 to $26,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Furnishings and Finishings 4 $14,000 $26,000 |
| Item 7 total investment minimum | $378,050 to $756,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 TOTAL 19 $378,050 $756,100 |
| Initial rent outlays minimum | $8,500 to $24,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Rent Outlays 2 $8,500 $24,800 |
| Additional funds minimum | $25,000 to $85,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Additional Funds for 3 Months 18 $25,000 $85,000 |
| Pre-opening training minimum | $2,300 to $3,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Pre-Opening Training 9 $2,300 $3,700 |
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
View Disclosed Terms
You must pay to us a $59,900 lump sum, non-refundable initial franchise fee for a single School of Rock franchise to be operated under an individual Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | 8% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Veterans discount | you are eligible for a $5,000 discount on the initial franchise fee payable under the first School of Rock Franchise Agreement you sign. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Training owner fee maximum | will not exceed $1,200 per Owner | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| PRO licensing monthly | Currently, $92 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Training music director fee maximum | $600 per Music Director | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand Fund fee rate | 3% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Non-compliance fee maximum | may be increased to up to $2,000 per violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Training manager fee maximum | $800 per General Manager | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Additional owner initial training | Currently, we charge a fee of $600 per additional or subsequent owner | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| General manager initial training | $400 per General Manager | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development fee per school | you must pay to us a lump sum, non- refundable development fee equal to $29,950 for each school you are granted the right to open under the Development Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional email/intranet license monthly | currently, $16.25 each per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Technology fee monthly | Currently, $260 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Advertising cooperative maximum | Up to 3% of Gross Sales (as determined by the Cooperative) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Method app fee per curriculum-eligible student | Currently, $6.21 per curriculum-eligible student | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Initial franchise fee | You must pay to us a $59,900 lump sum, non-refundable initial franchise fee for a single School of Rock franchise to be operated under an individual Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Music director initial training | $300 per Music Director | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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