Headquarters designates the suppliers
Owners buy from the suppliers the franchisor designates, so supply deals are made with headquarters.
Item 8 · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Fitness
Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise
37 locations, and franchised locations grew 5.7% last year. Headquarters picks supplies.
Total investment
$164K to $1.64M
Item 7
Locations
37
+5.7% franchised
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$35,000–$60,000
Item 5 · per location
Royalty
2%
Item 6 · full terms unconfirmed
Ad fund
1%
Item 6 · percentage component
Franchised
100%
Item 20 · 37 of 37
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What decides a sale into Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Franchised locations up 5.7%
Franchised locations grew by about 2 last year, and each opening buys the required systems.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
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Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise questions
How much does a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $164,000 to $1,637,550, including a $35,000–$60,000 initial fee.
How many Fred Astaire Dance Studios locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 37 locations, 37 of them franchised and 0 run by the company. Franchised locations grew by about 2 over the year.
Who owns Fred Astaire Dance Studios?
FADS Holding, LLC is the parent company of Fred Astaire Dance Studios.
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