How much does a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $298,000–$665,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fred Astaire Dance Studios scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise

Dance Instruction Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$298,000–$665,000

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

285

Closure signals

4 ceased

Lawsuits

Is Fred Astaire Dance Studios worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $298,000	pricier than 73% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 84% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	1.4% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 67% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 data: 242 mature studios, avg revenue $819,696, median $624,953. Top performer Durham: $4.1M. Bottom performer Columbia: $85,567. 37% met/exceeded average.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 studios closed in 2025; 43 of 285 excluded from 2025 data (8 non-reporting, 27 under 12mo, 8 international)

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $298,000–$665,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise owners make?: 2025 data: 242 mature studios, avg revenue $819,696, median $624,953. Top performer Durham: $4.1M. Bottom performer Columbia: $85,567. 37% met/exceeded average. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise failure rate?: 4 studios closed in 2025; 43 of 285 excluded from 2025 data (8 non-reporting, 27 under 12mo, 8 international)
Is a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fred Astaire Dance Studios scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fred Astaire Dance Studios or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.