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The real numbers on owning a ARTHUR MURRAY franchise

Dance Instruction Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$71,120–$252,120
Total fees
10% of sales
Outlets
237
Closure signals
3 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
1

What their own earnings claim actually says

FY2024: 216 studios, avg gross receipts $715,610 (41% met/exceeded); ramp studios show growth trajectory. Unaudited franchisee-submitted data, no operating expense deductions shown.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Minimal recent terminations/closures; 1 termination and 3 ceased operations in 2024.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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ARTHUR MURRAY franchise — frequently asked

How much does a ARTHUR MURRAY franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $71,120–$252,120, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do ARTHUR MURRAY franchise owners make?
FY2024: 216 studios, avg gross receipts $715,610 (41% met/exceeded); ramp studios show growth trajectory. Unaudited franchisee-submitted data, no operating expense deductions shown. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the ARTHUR MURRAY franchise failure rate?
Minimal recent terminations/closures; 1 termination and 3 ceased operations in 2024.
Is a ARTHUR MURRAY franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. ARTHUR MURRAY scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35404-202602-03 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with ARTHUR MURRAY or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.