Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Sports & Recreation
Arthur Murray Dance Studios is the world’s largest dance studio franchise and is opening its doors to outside owners for the first time in its 114-year history. Arthur Murray brings 325+ studios across 19 countries, an average unit volume of $728,000+, and a business built on a joyful, recurring-revenue model. No dance experience required – just a love for people and a drive to build something that genuinely changes lives.
Availability
Arthur Murray Dance Studios is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise: Minimum Cash Required $100,000 Net Worth $250,000 Franchise Fee $25,000 Royalty Fee 8% Total Investment $122,500 - $407,625 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Home Based No Mobile Franchise No Military Discount Not Available Financing Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Total Units 325 Year Founded 1912 Franchising Since 1938
What does a Arthur Murray Dance Studios Franchise Cost?
To open a Arthur Murray Dance Studios franchise, prospective owners need a minimum of $100,000 in cash available (liquid capital) upfront. This amount is part of the estimated total initial investment required to start the franchise, which ranges from approximately $122,500 to $407,625. *
Arthur Murray’s franchise system has been refined over more than a century. Our turnkey operations, studio management systems and comprehensive franchisee training allow owners to succeed regardless of dance background.
- 114 years of brand recognition – your clients and their families and friends – already know the name Arthur Murray
- 325+ studios across 19 countries – you’re joining the largest dance studio franchise globally
- Focus on social dance – not competition – drives a broader student audience and stronger community appeal
- Turnkey systems built for franchisees with no prior dance industry experience
- Full training, operations and marketing support and a connected international franchisee community
