How many MUSIC-GO-ROUND franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, MUSIC-GO-ROUND has 67 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1994.

Is MUSIC-GO-ROUND a good franchise to buy?

Whether MUSIC-GO-ROUND is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

MUSIC-GO-ROUND

FDD Year:

Music Go Round franchises retail stores that sell quality used and new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics, and related accessories. The business model emphasizes consumer value by offering substantial savings on used merchandise and purchasing used goods from customers to resell. Target markets include parents of children who play musical instruments, as well as professional and amateur musicians.

Locations

$339K–$459K

Investment

Since 1994

Franchising

RetailMinneapolis, MNwww.musicgoround.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$339,200 – $458,900

Low: $339,200High: $458,900

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$420 – $420

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + $1,500/yr marketing + $295/mo software fee

How MUSIC-GO-ROUND Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MUSIC-GO-ROUND Current	$339K – $459K	$25K	5.0%	67
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $709K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

68 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MUSIC-GO-ROUND franchise ranges from $339,200 to $458,900. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.