Quick Verdict · who it fits
Fred Astaire Dance Studios fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$298K - $665K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$55K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + $150 per month ad
Item 19 median rev
$625k All Mature Studios
System size (Item 20)
285 +29
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
31+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Model Fred Astaire Dance Studios's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
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% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$620,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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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.
261
Total units open
19
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
15
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Fred Astaire Dance Studios ranks against 162 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
45th pct · of 162 peers
Franchise fee
66th pct · of 162 peers
System size
89th pct · of 162 peers
Fitness & Wellness industry averages
Avg investment
$437K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
162
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Astaire Dance Studios | Disclosed | $55K | $298K - $665K | 7% | 285 |
| PauseSimilar price | Disclosed | $55K | $410K - $670K | — | 14 |
| JazzerciseBiggest system | Disclosed | $1K | $2K - $3K | 20% | 5,092 |
| Next HealthTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $80K | $1.7M - $2.3M | 9% | 5 |
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Fred Astaire Dance Studios requires a $55,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $298,000–$665,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios is franchised by FADS USA, Inc., 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. Fred Astaire Dance Studios discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $624,953. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of $150 per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Fred Astaire Dance Studios has 285 total locations, with 29 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Fred Astaire Dance Studios does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Fred Astaire Dance Studios discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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