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CHILDREN'S MUSIC ACADEMY
Children’s Music Academy franchises provide music academy experiences for children ages three to 12 and their parents, focusing on developing a love of music and fundamental skills in a fun, positive, creative, and non-pressured classroom setting. The franchisor grants franchises to operate businesses using their proprietary system, including design, standards, procedures, and marks, from approved retail locations. The target market is families seeking enriching music education for young children in a competitive market.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + up to 3% ad fund + $50/mo technology fee + $10/mo per email address
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How CHILDREN'S MUSIC ACADEMY Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Specialized Training (ranked #2 of 9)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Training
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Specialized Training
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHILDREN'S MUSIC ACADEMY Current | $72K – $138K | $32K | 8.0% | 22 |
| SCHOOL OF ROCK | $378K – $756K | $60K | 8.0% | 276 |
| ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO | $71K – $252K | $50K | 8.0% | 237 |
| SNAPOLOGY | $75K – $106K | $40K | 7.0% | 120 |
| AMERICA'S MUSIC SCHOOL | $255K – $545K | $45K | 7.0% | 48 |
| Redline Athletics Unit | $373K – $579K | $50K | 7.0% | 46 |
Specialized Training Average 9 franchises | $195K – $392K | $50K | 7.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 9 Specialized Training franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHILDREN'S MUSIC ACADEMY franchisees (2021 – 2021)
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.
1 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
2 Contacts Available
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CHILDREN'S MUSIC ACADEMY franchise ranges from $72,200 to $138,200. This includes a franchise fee of $32,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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