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Education/TutoringLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

School of Rock Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for School of Rock.

Based on 2025 FDD · 11 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
73
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
C
59/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a School of Rock franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a School of Rock franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $425K – $705K. Reported owner economics show $122K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$425K – $705K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$122K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
4.6 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $60K franchise fee · 11% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$425K – $705K
MinMid: $565KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$60K
Royalty Rate
8%
Ad Fund Rate
3%
Total Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
23
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
21.5%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
4.6 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$640K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10%
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

School of Rock vs. Education/Tutoring Average

MetricSchool of RockEducation/Tutoring Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return21.5%▲15.5%
Total Investment$565K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2014-2026). 110 loans across 25 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
110
25 states
Total Loan Volume
$38.7M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$352K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
40
Paid in Full (36%)
64
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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  1. 1.What is School of Rock's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
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  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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