
Bach to Rock
Music schools- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#487 Ranked #240 last year
- Initial investment
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$295K - $529K
- Units as of 2021
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50 56.3% over 3 years
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Bach to Rock franchise.
Bach to Rock is a music school that was founded in 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland. The company started franchising in 2011 and has over 30 franchises in the U.S. Bach to Rock strives to ensure its music lessons are taught in non-traditional, fun, and exciting ways utilizing popular music. Your Bach to Rock location will offer classes in rock music, country music, DJing, various instruments, and more.
Why You May Want to Open a Bach to Rock Franchise
Music education may be a popular business venture in the United States. Starting a Bach to Rock franchise might allow you to provide music lessons in a passionate, fulfilling, and successful way. And unlike some music schools, Bach to Rock also teaches music to adults. You'll become part of the community as a whole, children and adults alike.
When you open a Bach to Rock franchise, you will find yourself opening a business with a proven track record. The franchisor offers full support for your business by providing marketing materials, a company website, and social media pages. They may also help advertise your business on a national level. You should also get comprehensive on-the-job and classroom training to equip you with the skills you need to run your music school business.
What Might Make a Bach to Rock Franchise a Good Choice?
Bach to Rock is part of a successful chain of schools owned by Cambridge Information Group. Bach to Rock franchisees may enjoy various income streams, as they provide a range of music services that include private lessons, band rehearsals, summer camps, musical parties, corporate bonding events, and recording studios. The more services your location offers, the more return you may see on your initial investment.
Starting a Bach to Rock franchise requires an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also prepare yourself for the existence of ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. When seeking to open a Bach to Rock franchise, be prepared with an adequate net worth and liquid cash. The franchisor partners with third-party lenders to cover the initial franchise fee if you cannot raise the money. The lender may also help fund your startup cost, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and payroll.
How To Open Your Own Bach to Rock Franchise
To open a Bach to Rock franchise, complete and submit a franchise information form. A Bach to Rock representative may call you to discuss more details about this franchise opportunity. If you are approved to continue the process of opening a Bach to Rock franchise, you will complete a request for consideration form. A representative will send you their Franchise Disclosure Document to better understand the franchise details of Bach to Rock.
The next step in opening your franchise is to attend training at the franchise training center, where you will meet the company's management. You can also speak with other franchisees to learn about the experiences of running a Bach to Rock franchise. Lastly, if both parties agree to a contract, you may submit financial documents, pay the initial investment, and sign the franchise agreement in the presence of an attorney.
Before you know it, you will be rocking out with your own Bach to Rock franchise location.
Company Overview
About Bach to Rock
- Industry
- Children's Businesses
- Related Categories
- Children's Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous, Tutoring, Children's Education/Enrichment
- Founded
- 2007
- Parent Company
- Cambridge Information Group
- Leadership
- Brian Gross, President
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2011 (11 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 13
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 50 (as of 2021)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Bach to Rock franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Initial Investment
- $294,700 - $529,200
- Net Worth Requirement
- $500,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 50% off franchise fee; royalty fee waived for six months
- Royalty Fee
- 7%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Bach to Rock has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 24 hours
- Classroom Training
- 40 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 1
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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