The franchise offered is to operate an Arthur Murray Dance Studio, which provides dance instruction and similar services.
Company Background
Arthur Murray Dance Studio is the world's largest dance studio franchise. We offer a proven system for teaching social and ballroom dancing, as well as other related services including music lessons, event planning, and choreography. Our mission is to provide lifelong enjoyment of dance through quality instruction at an affordable price. With more than 1 million students in over 170 countries worldwide, Arthur Murray has become the standard for dance education across generations.
Franchise Opportunity
Ballroom dancing can be intimidating, and it's hard to know where to start. Even if you've always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance, the process can seem a little daunting. You don't want to walk into a studio and feel like everyone else knows what they're doing. Arthur Murray Dance Studios offer beginner dance classes for people of all ages and experience levels. Our certified dance instructors will help you feel comfortable in the studio, and you'll be able to learn at your own pace. We have studios all across the country, so there's sure to be one near you!
Corporate Structure
Corporate InformationA Arthur Murray International, Inc. originally incorporated in Delaware on February 26, 1946 under the name Arthur Murray, Inc. Their principal business address is 1077 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. They have offered franchises for Arthur Murray Studios since 1946.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Arthur Murray Dance Studio franchised business is $46,485 to $225,250. This includes $0 to $100,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
Earnings Transparency
1 /10
This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Franchisee Attrition
10 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Higher
than the % in the Education-Related industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by
franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year.
It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model
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Franchise Disclosure Documents
FDD
Effective Date
Distribution of Arthur Murray Dance Studio Franchisees
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Franchise System Development in 2021
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Arthur Murray Dance Studio business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$46,485 to
$225,250 investment to get their
Arthur Murray Dance Studio business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Arthur Murray Dance Studio?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$100,000 in fees directly to
Arthur Murray Dance Studio in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Arthur Murray Dance Studio franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Arthur Murray Dance Studio business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Arthur Murray Dance Studio brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Professional Services industry generate
$0 revenue, so we would expect
Arthur Murray Dance Studio to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Arthur Murray Dance Studio unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are
also generally 10 years
Accessibility
5 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$42,000 to $520,000
which is
Much Lower
than the $124,024 to $258,646 average in the Education-Related industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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