Education · FDD 2024 · HQ NJ

Music Together Franchise

A Music Together LLC brand operating in the education sector, franchising since 1990. Financial profile from publicly filed FDDs.

$3K – $20K
Initial investment
10.0%
Royalty rate
3,000
Total locations

The verdict

Music Together needs $3K–$20K to open and charges a 10.0% royalty - an entry cost below the typical education franchise.

$3K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
10.0%
Royalty of gross sales (Item 6)
3,000
Locations (Item 20)

Figures from Music Together's publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (2024).

Investment Overview

Investment Range $3K – $20K
Total Investment
$3K – $20K
Franchise Fee
$3K
Royalty Rate
10.0%

Revenue Data (Item 19)

Item 19 Not Disclosed

This franchisor did not provide financial performance data in their FDD. This is common, disclosure is optional.

Network Size & Growth

3,000
Total Locations
3,000
Franchised
+100
Opened (Last Year)

Net Growth Rate

Year-over-year unit change

1.67% growth

50 locations closed in the last reporting year

Quick Facts

Sector
Education
Subsector
arts
Founded
1987
Franchising Since
1990
Headquarters
NJ
FDD Year
2024
Item 19
Not Disclosed

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Important Notice

Data sourced from publicly available FDD filings. Not financial advice. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What the Music Together FDD Reveals

Music Together, a Music Together LLC franchise, has been franchising since 1990 - 3 years after the concept was founded in 1987 , currently with 3,000 total locations in the education sector, headquartered in NJ. According to the 2024 FDD, the total initial investment ranges from $3K to $20K - a 567% spread between the low and high end that reflects how site size, market, and buildout scope change the capital requirement. That total bundles the franchise fee of $3K together with equipment, leasehold buildout, and the working capital needed to get through ramp-up.

Ongoing royalties run 10.0% of gross sales. Notably, Music Together does not disclose financial performance (Item 19) in its FDD. That is common (Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule) but it puts the burden on prospective buyers to survey existing franchisees (Item 20 contact list), model unit economics from public comparables, and demand validated profit-and-loss data before signing.

Music Together's network is expanding: unit count grew at a 1.7% net rate over the past year (100 openings, 50 closures). Growing networks tend to signal healthy unit economics for prospective operators, though it is worth distinguishing organic demand from an aggressive franchise-sales push.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Music Together franchise cost?
Opening a Music Together franchise takes a total initial investment of $3K to $20K. That includes an initial franchise fee of $3K. On top of that, royalties run 10.0% of gross sales.
What is the ROI for a Music Together franchise?
Music Together does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. ROI varies significantly by location, market, and operator. Contact existing franchisees for firsthand financial information.
How many Music Together locations are there?
There are 3,000 Music Together locations in operation, of which 3,000 are franchised. The network is growing at 1.7% year-over-year.
What are the ongoing fees for a Music Together franchise?
Music Together charges a 10.0% royalty on gross sales. These are ongoing costs beyond the initial buy-in, and they vary somewhat by location; the full fee details live in Items 6 and 7 of the FDD.
Is Music Together a good franchise to buy?
Deciding if Music Together is a good fit rests on factors specific to you: your financial situation, local market conditions, and your business goals. The system's year-over-year trend is growth of 1.7%. Key due diligence steps include reviewing the full FDD, speaking with current and former franchisees (Item 20), validating financial claims, and consulting a franchise attorney.

How Music Together compares to the Education sector

Music Together's costs vs the average across 16 education brands tracked here.

Initial investment (low)
$3K
Sector avg $223K · -99%
Royalty rate
10.0%
Sector avg 7.6% · +2.4 pts
Franchise fee
$3K
Sector avg $48K · -95%

Sector averages computed across all tracked education brands from FDD Items 5–7 (FDD year 2024).

Understanding franchise investment (click to expand)
Data sourced from official state franchise disclosure registries and FDD filings. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFranchise Editorial

Source: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) Initial investment, franchise fee, royalty, and Item 19 revenue data from FDD Items 5-7 and 19 · 2024

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