Music Education Franchise: Multiple Revenue Streams
The average student at Bach to Rock takes 70 weeks of music instruction, but those aren’t necessarily consecutive. Many children take summers off, for instance, to vacation with their families. Bach to Rock has created multiple streams of revenue to maximize earnings potential for our franchisees. Here are some of the ways our schools make money:
Private lessons. Before students get into ensembles, they typically sign up for some one-on-one instruction.
Band lessons. The most appealing part of the Bach to Rock instruction method is also a moneymaker, since many parents are eager to sign up their kids for an opportunity to perform with a band in public.
Summer camps. This is how it all began for Bach to Rock, and limited-engagement summer sessions are a very popular way to introduce kids to everything our schools have to offer.
Parties and corporate events. Bach to Rock events are popular with all ages — from first-graders to 50-year-olds. They are customized for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate team-building events and more. One of our most requested events, the Karaoke Birthday Party, brings partiers of all ages into our recording studio.
Recording studio. Local bands take advantage of our full-scale 16-channel recording studio, where students also record their music. Bands often come in the mornings (before Bach to Rock classes are underway) and after lessons are over in the evenings.
Beat Refinery DJ Lessons. Aspiring DJs & Producers can learn and hone their craft right here at Bach to Rock. Group and private lessons cover mixing, scratching and music production curriculum.
Total & Net Sales 2025 Summary – Affiliate-Owned And Franchised Schools*
Consider the breakdown below from Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
| Affiliate-Owned 2025 System Average Open 12+ Months | Affiliate-Owned 2025 System Average Open 24+ Months | Franchise-Owned 2025 System Average Open 12+ Months | Franchise-Owned 2025 System Average Open 24+ Months | Franchise-Owned 2025 System Average Open 36+ Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Sales | $598,283 | $636,996 | $587,341 | $605,064 | $612,720 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 4 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 15 of 47 | 15 of 44 | 15 of 42 |
| Median | $591,903 | $637,749 | $541,256 | $550,219 | $557,967 |
| Highest Number in Range | $1,015,198 | $1,015,198 | $1,349,020 | $1,349,020 | $1,349,020 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $288,580 | $379,983 | $198,937 | $198,937 | $198,937 |
| Private Lessons (Including DJ) | $427,345 | $454,271 | $429,192 | $444,522 | $451,004 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 5 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 19 of 47 | 16 of 44 | 16 of 42 |
| Median | $434,094 | $446,486 | $380,768 | $399,754 | $413,501 |
| Highest Number in Range | $768,194 | $768,194 | $1,010,580 | $1,010,580 | $1,010,580 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $211,937 | $275,552 | $22,461 | $22,461 | $22,461 |
| Band, Group, Early Childhood (Including DJ) | $105,943 | $111,736 | $104,765 | $106,935 | $108,281 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 3 of 9 | 3 of 8 | 21 of 47 | 19 of 44 | 19 of 42 |
| Median | $103,797 | $104,761 | $88,674 | $89,213 | $89,879 |
| Highest Number in Range | $172,490 | $172,490 | $279,563 | $279,563 | $279,563 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $59,594 | $67,054 | $18,770 | $18,770 | $18,770 |
| Camps (Including DJ) | $47,532 | $52,426 | $30,012 | $30,410 | $30,576 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 3 of 9 | 2 of 8 | 25 of 47 | 23 of 44 | 22 of 42 |
| Median | $30,521 | $36,987 | $31,676 | $31,807 | $31,807 |
| Highest Number in Range | $126,534 | $126,534 | $64,879 | $64,879 | $64,879 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $8,376 | $12,705 | $6,076 | $6,076 | $6,076 |
| Parties (Including DJ) | $7,858 | $8,490 | $3,721 | $3,645 | $3,456 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 3 of 9 | 3 of 8 | 24 of 47 | 22 of 44 | 21 of 42 |
| Median | $6,311 | $6,625 | $3,758 | $3,623 | $3,403 |
| Highest Number in Range | $20,438 | $20,438 | $10,153 | $10,153 | $10,153 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $2,228 | $2,228 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other: Retail, Studio, Satellite, Events | $7,459 | $7,724 | $12,383 | $11,789 | $11,906 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 6 of 9 | 6 of 8 | 14 of 47 | 15 of 44 | 15 of 42 |
| Median | $7,762 | $7,915 | $9,745 | $9,668 | $9,668 |
| Highest Number in Range | $15,107 | $15,107 | $51,671 | $51,671 | $51,671 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $0 | $0 | $2,574 | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| Less: Discounts | ($27,321) | ($28,174) | ($27,595) | ($28,329) | ($28,545) |
| Schools Attaining Average | 5 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 28 of 47 | 27 of 44 | 27 of 42 |
| Median | ($23,699) | ($26,149) | ($24,589) | ($25,385) | ($25,385) |
| Highest Number in Range | ($15,659) | ($15,659) | ($1,989) | ($1,989) | ($1,989) |
| Lowest Number in Range | ($44,055) | ($44,055) | ($78,915) | ($78,915) | ($78,915) |
| Less: Cost of Goods Sold | ($3,719) | ($4,053) | ($3,219) | ($3,081) | ($3,141) |
| Schools Attaining Average | 6 of 9 | 6 of 8 | 25 of 47 | 25 of 44 | 24 of 42 |
| Median | ($3,404) | ($3,457) | ($2,996) | ($2,842) | ($2,842) |
| Highest Number in Range | ($696) | ($696) | $14,082 | $14,082 | $14,082 |
| Lowest Number in Range | ($10,793) | ($10,793) | ($17,403) | ($17,403) | ($17,403) |
| Net Sales | $567,243 | $604,768 | $556,736 | $561,125 | $577,053 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 4 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 15 of 47 | 14 of 44 | 14 of 42 |
| Median | $558,914 | $597,472 | $519,892 | $521,352 | $526,439 |
| Highest Number in Range | $962,164 | $962,164 | $1,270,105 | $1,270,105 | $1,270,105 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $267,038 | $360,920 | $182,730 | $182,730 | $182,730 |
| Direct Instructional Costs | $149,783 | $158,951 | $147,065 | $150,655 | $152,885 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 6 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 17 of 47 | 16 of 44 | 16 of 42 |
| Median | $151,003 | $155,378 | $133,327 | $135,382 | $138,293 |
| Highest Number in Range | $223,978 | $223,978 | $378,234 | $378,234 | $378,234 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $76,442 | $98,968 | $49,225 | $49,493 | $49,493 |
| Salary/Benefits/Taxes | $151,624 | $150,599 | $130,906 | $132,510 | $132,489 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 5 of 9 | 4 of 8 | 21 of 47 | 19 of 44 | 18 of 42 |
| Median | $156,426 | $148,728 | $124,584 | $120,307 | $120,307 |
| Highest Number in Range | $209,483 | $209,483 | $342,454 | $342,454 | $342,454 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $93,017 | $93,017 | $231 | $36,809 | $36,809 |
| All Other | $58,937 | $60,329 | $62,283 | $63,314 | $63,939 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 3 of 9 | 3 of 8 | 18 of 47 | 17 of 44 | 17 of 42 |
| Median | $47,807 | $50,002 | $55,644 | $56,393 | $57,648 |
| Highest Number in Range | $92,673 | $92,673 | $118,330 | $118,330 | $118,330 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $41,931 | $41,931 | $26,605 | $26,605 | $26,605 |
| Total Site G&A** | $210,561 | $210,928 | $196,319 | $199,304 | $200,112 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 3 of 9 | 3 of 8 | 20 of 47 | 19 of 44 | 17 of 42 |
| Median | $207,630 | $198,730 | $188,111 | $183,359 | $183,359 |
| Highest Number in Range | $302,156 | $302,156 | $460,215 | $460,215 | $460,215 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $134,948 | $134,948 | $40,682 | $70,100 | $70,100 |
| Total Marketing | $41,881 | $42,513 | $41,165 | $41,043 | $41,280 |
| Schools Attaining Average | 4 of 9 | 3 of 8 | 26 of 47 | 26 of 44 | 25 of 42 |
| Median | $40,391 | $41,365 | $42,061 | $42,846 | $43,811 |
| Highest Number in Range | $56,243 | $56,243 | $78,979 | $78,979 | $78,979 |
| Lowest Number in Range | $35,390 | $35,390 | $13,663 | $13,663 | $13,663 |
Disclaimer:
* Additional details on these figures are included in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
** Total Site G&A is the total of Salary/Benefits/Taxes and All Other.
1. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. An offer is made only by Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states or a country whose laws regulate the offer and sale of franchises, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.
2. Actual results vary from franchisee to franchisee and we cannot estimate or predict the results that you may experience as a franchisee. Your individual financial results are likely to differ from the results shown in the charts. Your results will be affected by factors such as prevailing economic or market area conditions, demographics, geographic location, interest rates, your capitalization level, the amount and terms of any financing that you may secure, the property values and lease rates, your business and management skills, staff strengths and weaknesses, and the cost and effectiveness of your marketing activities.
