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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE)
FADS USA, Inc. offers area representative franchises for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios brand, enabling operators to recruit and screen prospective franchisees for dance studios and provide support services such as training, site selection assistance, and compliance monitoring to studios within a defined territory. Area representatives must open and operate at least one pilot dance studio as a prototype and training facility. The underlying studios deliver dance and dance fitness classes targeting adults aged 18 to 75 using the proprietary FADS System.
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Franchise Costs
Up to 2% advertising fee on Royalty Compensation + $100/mo technology fee (up to $250/mo) + 2% local marketing spend requirement on Royalty Compensation
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataFRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE) Franchise Analysis
What if a dance franchise born in 1963 still hums with untapped potential in a niche fitness market, but its FDD skips the earnings data that investors crave most? Area representatives here don't just sell territories—they must launch their own studio prototype, blending recruitment with hands-on operations. SBA loan records whisper a tale of steady backing, yet the small unit count raises questions: is this a hidden gem or a cautionary slowdown?
Item 7 lays out a steep entry: total investment spans $216,300 to $1,637,550, including the $35,000 franchise fee, driven by real estate, buildout, and inventory for that mandatory pilot studio. Ongoing fees bite via royalty compensation (details in Item 6), plus up to 2% ad fund on royalties, $100-250 monthly tech fees, and a 2% local marketing mandate on royalties. No Item 19 means no disclosed revenues or profits, a red flag forcing reliance on FDD Item 20's system snapshot: 35 locations grew 13% from 31 in 2023 to 2024, with 4 transfers but just 2 projected new units signaling modest expansion.
SBA stats paint a brighter picture—41 loans averaging $328,188 with a low 4.9% default rate suggest franchisees secure funding and mostly repay, bolstering credibility despite the lean footprint. For area reps eyeing adult dance fitness (18-75 demographic via proprietary FADS System), this setup suits experienced operators comfortable with multi-unit oversight and site support roles. But without earnings transparency, validate via Item 20 contacts; the combo of high capital, no revenue disclosure, and slow growth demands rigorous due diligence to gauge if 13% momentum translates to personal ROI.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE) Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialized Fitness
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE) Current | $216K – $1.6M | $35K | 0.0% | 35 |
| JAZZERCISE | $2K – $3K | $1K | 20.0% | 5,251 |
| Orangetheory | $765K – $1.1M | $60K | 8.0% | 1,209 |
| F45 Training | $294K – $719K | $60K | 7.0% | 789 |
| Stretch Lab | $269K – $610K | $65K | 8.0% | 485 |
| Stretch Zone | $139K – $320K | $60K | 7.0% | 377 |
Specialized Fitness Average 34 franchises | $314K – $650K | $51K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 34 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE) franchisees (2013 – 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.
41 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyDue 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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The total initial investment to open a FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (AREA REPRESENTATIVE) franchise ranges from $216,300 to $1,637,550. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.
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