Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio
FADS Holding, LLC
Company Information
155 Hazard Avenue, Suite 8
The franchisor is FADS USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which has roots in a system founded in 1963. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred Astaire Dance of North America, Inc., with its principal business address at 155 Hazard Avenue, Suite 8, Enfield, Connecticut 06082.
Dance studios operating under the Marks are referred to in this Disclosure Agreement as “Studios.” Studios that are independently owned and operated by third party franchisees are referred to in this Disclosure Document as “Franchised Studios.” As of the date of this Disclosure Document, neither we nor any of our affiliates operate any company-owned or affiliate-owned Studios. As of December 31, 2018, there were 168 Franchised Studios operating in the United States and 9 Franchised Studios operating in 6 other countries. We are not engaged in any other business activities and have never offered franchises in any other lines of business, except our Subfranchisor Program (which we have discontinued) and our Area Representative Program (both are described below).
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $48,500 Maximum: $83,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $296,200 Maximum: $658,200
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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