How much revenue does a TUTU SCHOOL franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a TUTU SCHOOL franchise is $226,314.98. The median revenue is $260,303.32.

How many TUTU SCHOOL franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, TUTU SCHOOL has 93 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2012.

Can you get an SBA loan for a TUTU SCHOOL franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for TUTU SCHOOL franchises. Historical data shows 7 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for TUTU SCHOOL franchisees, with an average loan amount of $164,329. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is TUTU SCHOOL a good franchise to buy?

TUTU SCHOOL shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

TUTU SCHOOL

Tutu School Franchises, LLC offers franchises for Tutu School studios that provide dance and movement instruction programs for children, with a primary emphasis on ballet for ages 6 months to 8 years old. Franchisees operate these schools in commercial spaces like strip malls, teaching classes focused on fun, creativity, and early ballet concepts, while also selling a limited selection of related clothing and merchandise. The business model targets parents seeking engaging extracurricular activities for young children, competing with other children's gyms, camps, and programs.

Locations

$115K–$216K

Investment

Since 2012

Franchising

ServicesChicago, ILwww.tutuschool.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$48,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$115,000 – $216,000

Low: $115,000High: $216,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

5% of gross programming sales royalty + 4% of gross retail sales royalty + 1% of gross programming sales national advertising & technology fund

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: Data includes 70 franchised units that were open for at least one full year as of December 31, 2024. This comprises 53 franchised units open 2+ years and 17 franchised units open 1-2 years. Additionally, the document mentions 4 corporate-owned units.

* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of two franchisee groups: 53 units open 2+ years (average $259,529.06) and 17 units open 1-2 years (average $122,765.21). The formula used was (53 * $259,529.06 + 17 * $122,765.21) / (53 + 17) = $226,314.98. Median gross revenue is taken from the 'All' row of the 'Franchisee-Owned Locations Open 2+ Years' table, representing the largest and most established group, as no combined median was explicitly provided. Revenue top quartile is the average from the 'Top Third' segment of the 2+ years group. Revenue bottom quartile is the average from the 'Bottom Third' segment of the 2+ years group. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expenses was provided, so related fields are set to null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How TUTU SCHOOL Compares

Key Insights

Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
TUTU SCHOOL Current	$115K – $216K	$48K	5.0%	93
Mathnasium	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	995
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS,	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	968
SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN	$108K – $239K	$37K	11.0%	469
CLUB Z!	$41K – $57K	$27K	8.0%	328
SOCCER SHOTS	$43K – $54K	$37K	7.0%	306
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises	$205K – $385K	$41K	7.7%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment 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

Top States

1CA

2TX

3NY

4WA

5CO

6GA

7IN

8AZ

9FL

10UT

11OH

12WI

13NJ

14NV

15OR

+1 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TUTU SCHOOL franchisees (2022 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$164,329

Total Volume

$1.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

145 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 TUTU SCHOOL franchise ranges from $115,000 to $216,000. This includes a franchise fee of $48,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.