Head-to-head comparison
Psm Worldwide vs School of Rock Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Psm Worldwide |  School of Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $482,741 – $759,920 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 12 | $378,050 – $756,100 2026 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $40,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 5 | $59,900 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 20 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% · percent of Gross Sales Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 6 | $8.00 Royalty rate 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 21 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 32 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 45 | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +16 Calculated: 2023–2025 | Not available Only one year reported |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (22 locations) — revenue — 22 franchised PSM Locations that were open for the entire 52 week operational r… $524,828 mean Annual revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 43 Franchised (6 locations) — revenue $8,376 other Pre-opening revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 43 Franchised (22 locations) — revenue — 22 franchised PSM Locations that were open during the entire 52 week operationa… 46 percent of Gross Sales other gross sales allocation · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 43 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-Owned Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week… $920,319 other annual total sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 61 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Designated Schools open and operating at least five days per week th… $683,344 other annual total sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 61 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.