How much does a America's Music School franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $259,100–$574,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a America's Music School franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. America's Music School scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 13% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a America's Music School franchise

Music Education Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$259,100–$574,000

Total fees

13% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is America's Music School worth it? How it compares to 19 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	13% of sales	steeper than 84% of children's education & childcare franchises
Startup cost	from $259,100	about average (median $174,750)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 75% of children's education & childcare franchises
Closure rate	1.7% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every children's education & childcare franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased ops 2025; 1 non-renewal 2023; minimal recent terminations.

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America's Music School franchise — frequently asked

How much does a America's Music School franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $259,100–$574,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do America's Music School franchise owners make?: 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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the America's Music School franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased ops 2025; 1 non-renewal 2023; minimal recent terminations.
Is a America's Music School franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. America's Music School scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 13% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with America's Music School or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.