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Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Arthur Murray Dance Studio provides dance instruction to the public, including virtual lessons. Franchisees operate studios using the brand's teaching methods, dance programs and student materials.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$122,500 – $407,625

US dollar estimate for leased premises. Includes the franchise fee, three months of additional operating funds and $5,000 minimum grand-opening marketing. Assumes no landlord improvement allowance. Excludes buying real estate or constructing a building; see startup-budget details below.

Initial franchise fee

$25,000

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

The fee is in US dollars, due in a lump sum at signing and nonrefundable.

Selected fees

  • RoyaltyStandard rate: 8% of weekly gross receipts, paid weekly

    Due Friday on the prior week's receipts, including lessons, events and related services. From year two, annual minimum royalties use assumed receipts of $175,000; any shortfall is due January 31. Qualifying existing owners may receive reduced expansion rates.

  • Advertising contributionUp to 2% of weekly gross receipts when charged for national advertising

    There is no ongoing advertising fund. The franchisor may collect for programs it runs, generally rather than through a monthly contribution. When charged, payments are due Friday each week and count toward the annual advertising spending minimum.

  • Local marketingAt least 12% of annual gross receipts on advertising and public relations in approved media

    This is a total spending minimum, not an additional local-only rate. National contributions and allocated national, regional and local costs count toward it. The franchisor may designate your agency. Cooperative participation depends on location; participating owners set contribution amounts.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

This is an owner-operated teaching business, with a separate supervision rule for owners of multiple studios.

Owner involvement
Devote full time and attention to the studio, with direct on-premises control and full-time supervision.
Main responsibilities
Supervise employees so their teaching and student enrollment practices meet brand standards.
Manager requirements
For multiple studios, each needs an acceptable on-site manager who has demonstrated the ability to operate a studio.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

ARTHUR MURRAY INTERNATIONAL, INC., Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance date of this Franchise Disclosure Document: June 30, 2026.

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.