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.
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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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 |
| F45 Training | $294K – $719K | $60K | 7.0% | 789 |
| Stretch Lab | $269K – $610K | $65K | 8.0% | 485 |
| Stretch Zone | $139K – $320K | $60K | 7.0% | 377 |
| BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL | $122K – $168K | $60K | 10.0% | 258 |
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises | $316K – $642K | $51K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 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
+10 more states
SBA Loan History
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.
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 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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