School of Rock
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching School of Rock franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2005 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Canton, MA United States Source: franchise.org
School of Rock franchise combines music education with performance-based learning, teaching students of all ages to play instruments through a proven curriculum
Headline figures
School of Rock quick facts
- Is School of Rock a franchise?
- Yes. School of Rock offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 276 franchised and 47 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63).
- How much does it cost to open a School of Rock franchise?
- The School of Rock Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $756,100 for item 7 total investment maximum (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27); $378,050–$756,100 for item 7 total investment minimum (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the School of Rock initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,900 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 20). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does School of Rock charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 8% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does School of Rock disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The School of Rock FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 61). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many School of Rock locations are there?
- The FDD reports 323 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is School of Rock a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $756,100 (Item 7 total investment maximum); $378,050 – $756,100 (Item 7 total investment minimum); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue and other measures and operating income and profit for 46 Company-owned locations; revenue and other measures for 243 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
School of Rock head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Item 7 total investment minimumPDF p. 27$378,050 – $756,100
- Item 7 total investment maximumPDF p. 27$756,100
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 20
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty rateMain ongoing fee
18 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
46 locations
Revenue, operating income, profit and other measures · 46 locations
- Who is counted
- Company-Owned Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week throughout 2025
- Period
- company-owned
- Excluded
- Of 47 company-owned schools at year end; excludes acquired/sold schools as described on page 60.
243 locations
Revenue and other measures · 243 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week throughout 2025
- Period
- franchised
- Excluded
- Of 276 franchised schools at year end; excludes schools open less than five days/week, opened in 2025, sold, acquired, or terminated as described on page 60.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 63
Net +42 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($378,050 – $756,100) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 20
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week… · PDF p. 61; PDF p. 62
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week th… · PDF p. 61
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 63
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
328 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.