Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 254
- Avg unit volume
- $777k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Established for over 70 years, Fred Astaire Dance Studios is a renowned brand dedicated to transforming individuals into dancing stars. With locations across the United States, our studios offer a variety of products and services designed to cater to dancers of all skill levels and aspirations. Whether you're looking to learn social dances to impress on the dance floor or interested in pursuing a competitive dance career, Fred Astaire Dance Studios has something for everyone. Our experienced and passionate instructors provide personalized instruction and guidance, ensuring that each dancer receives the attention they need to achieve their goals. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we understand that dancing is not only a physical activity but also a means of self-expression and connection. That's why our diverse range of dance styles and techniques encompasses everything from classic ballroom dances to contemporary dance forms. Join us at Fred Astaire Dance Studios and embark on a journey of self-discovery, confidence-building, and, most importantly, pure joy through the art of dance. Experience the magic of Fred Astaire Dance Studios and become the dancer you've always dreamed of being.
Key terms
- Brand fund
150.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,000 – 4,500 sq ft
- Development Agreement
Development Fee equals the sum of per-Studio Franchise Fees for 2–10 Studios; disclosed range 70000–550000 and applied to each Studio’s Franchise Fee.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations277
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings27
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate9.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR7.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio6.8×
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 rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$482k
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 rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - 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.