Fred Astaire Dance Studios

$FADSF500 #501
CategoryRecreation
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Locations285
Franchisee Count319
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$298,000
Item 7 Midpoint$481,500
Item 7 High$665,000
Royalty Fees7% of your Gross Revenue for the preceding week.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open13
ParentFADS USA, Inc.
PE / InvestorFADS Global, LLC
Founded1963
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business63
Began Franchising1963
HQEnfield, CT
Executives17
LinksWeb
Main Phone413-567-3200
FDD IssuedJune 5, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios offers franchises for the establishment and operation of dance studios specializing in dance and dance fitness classes led by trained instructors, targeting adults between the ages of 18 and 75.

Franchisees must purchase the Studio Management and Technology System from FADS Distribution, Inc., with costs ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, and are required to use the franchisor's proprietary software and systems.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios offers franchises for the establishment and operation of dance studios specializing in dance and dance fitness classes led by trained instructors, targeting adults between the ages of 18 and 75.

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