AR WORKSHOP
AR Workshop is a franchise for boutique do-it-yourself (DIY) creative workshops offering hands-on classes, DIY-to-Go kits, virtual sessions, and youth programs to create customizable home decor from materials like wood, canvas, and other media. Customers enjoy a lounge-style atmosphere with BYOB or alcohol sales options, plus a retail boutique selling curated gifts, decor, and accessories. The business model provides franchised operators with training, operations support, marketing, and purchasing assistance, targeting adults and youth in the growing art instruction as entertainment industry.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% brand fund + $135/mo technology fee + $420/yr ($35/mo) marketing software fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 99 Reporting Workshops during the Measurement Period (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
Extracted Item 19 Section
How AR WORKSHOP Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 76% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AR WORKSHOP Current | $134K – $230K | $35K | 6.0% | 114 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+22 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AR WORKSHOP franchisees (2018 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
117 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a AR WORKSHOP franchise ranges from $134,312 to $229,708. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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