Row House
Entertainment & Recreation · Events & Experiences
- Active units
- 49
- Avg unit volume
- $326k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
Average Gross Sales of 47 franchised ROW HOUSE Studios over a 12-month period ending Dec 31, 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Row House
Project Row Houses (PRH) is a vibrant community-oriented organization located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to empowering individuals and enriching neighborhoods through the transformative power of art and collective creativity. Since 1993, PRH has revitalized 22 historic row houses in the Third Ward, fostering a dynamic cultural hub where artists and residents engage in meaningful dialogue and action.
PRH offers a diverse range of programs and services, including art exhibitions, guided tours, community galleries, and opportunities for local artists to showcase their work. Their initiatives extend beyond the arts, incorporating community enrichment programs, supportive services, and affordable housing projects aimed at uplifting residents. Events like the Southern Survey Biennial highlight the creative endeavors of regional artists, while participatory installations invite public engagement on civic matters.
With a commitment to fostering strong communities, PRH embodies the synergy of independence and interdependence, connecting neighbors through shared experiences and artistic expression. Visit them to discover how they cultivate creativity and inspire change within their community.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$49k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2500.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,800 – 2,200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and individuals in rescue, emergency services and policing
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations49
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-24.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-22.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.1×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$326k
Average Gross Sales of 47 franchised ROW HOUSE Studios over a 12-month period ending Dec 31, 2024
- 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—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open8 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
Showing 45 of 46 mapped locations
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.