Bach to Rock
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 45
- Avg unit volume
- $522k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Bach to Rock
Bach to Rock is a music center that offers a fun and engaging way for students of all ages and skill levels to learn music. With a unique curriculum that combines private instruction, group practice, and live performance, Bach to Rock ensures that students become well-rounded musicians and confident performers. What sets them apart is their approach to music education, allowing students to choose the songs and genres they want to learn, from classical to heavy metal to pop hits. Students also have the opportunity to work with professional musicians and industry insiders, giving them valuable insights into the music industry. Bach to Rock has garnered rave reviews from parents and students, with a wide range of programs suitable for toddlers, beginners, and experienced performers alike. Discover a love for music and join Bach to Rock today!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Optional Online Programs
No additional Initial Franchise Fee or initial Harmony Gateway License Fee for approved online Core Programs or AMS Online Classes
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
4.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,600 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement
$23k
- Veteran discount
50.0% off franchise fee — Waive 50% of the initial Franchise Fee and 100% of the Royalty Fee for the first six months of operation for qualifying veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations50
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings3
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR5.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate11.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$417k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.