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America's Music School vs Apex Fun Run — which franchise is the better buy?

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	America's Music School	Apex Fun Run
Disclosure honesty	B	B
Investment from	$259,100	$94,000
Total fees	13%	10%
Outlets	59	131
Lawsuits	0	1

America's Music School: what their numbers say

2025 data for 9 affiliate & 47 franchised schools operating 12+ months. Average total sales $587k-$598k; net sales $557k-$567k. Not audited; historical only, no forecast.

Apex Fun Run: what their numbers say

27 franchisees in 70 territories disclosed. Mean EBITDA $197,384 (21.5%). Median EBITDA $151,228 (23.4%). 44% met/exceeded mean EBITDA.

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