School of Rock Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for School of Rock franchise: $425K–$705K investment, 8% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$425K–$705K
Franchise Fee
$60K
Non-refundable
Royalty
8%
gross sales monthly
Ad Fund
3%
gross sales monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales | 8% of Gross Sales, payable monthly on the 10th day of each month (Item 6, p.25). Imputed royalties confirmed at 8% in Table 3 of Item 19. |
| Ad Fund | 3% of gross sales | Brand Fund contribution. Payable monthly. Company-owned schools not required to contribute but did contribute voluntarily. |
| Technology Fee | Varies | Technology Fee covers bundled software (CRM, email tools, website management, BI platform, compliance tools, digital signature, geolocation, security). Amount not specified in available text. |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$672K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.6x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $672K, you'd pay approximately $54K/year in royalties alone, plus $20K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee (credited toward initial franchise fee) | $30K |
| Grand Opening Local Advertising/Marketing Program | $10K |
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