Quick Verdict · who it fits
Bach to Rock fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$259K - $574K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$541k franchised schools open 12+ months
System size (Item 20)
50 +3
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
15+ yrs
Company-owned units
9
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Model Bach to Rock's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$540,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
59
Total units open
3
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
+2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Bach to Rock ranks against 146 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
66th pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
65th pct · of 146 peers
System size
64th pct · of 146 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$381K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
92
Franchises analyzed
146
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach to Rock | Disclosed | $50K | $259K - $574K | 7% | 50 |
| One River SchoolSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $180K - $568K | 9% | 2 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Slick City Franchise GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $75K | $1.5M - $4.7M | 7% | 5 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Bach to Rock requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $259,100–$574,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Bach to Rock is franchised by America's Music School LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Bach to Rock discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $541,256. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of Gross Sales to the National Brand Fund on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Bach to Rock has 50 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Bach to Rock grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Bach to Rock discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $9,000, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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