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Musicologie Franchise For Sale

Minimum Investment

$192,000

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Established

2014

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Franchise Units

N/A

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Minimum Investment

$192,000

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Franchise Fee

$60,000

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Total Investment Range

$372,000

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Home Based

No

Description

Musicologie offers simply delightful music lessons to all ages and skill levels.  We practice all genres of music, and make private music lessons affordable to everyone!   We specialize in small, in-person or virtual neighborhood lesson studios. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve taught more than 7,000 students, from toddlers in our Musicologie Junior Program to kids and adults in our private lessons, Accelerated Labs, and RockStar programs.  Musicologie is not just enriching the lives of our students, but empowering our instructors within their careers.  

Build your future with a financially rewarding franchise that's truly joyful with Musicologie!

Over a decade ago, the founders of Musicologie identified a lack of innovation and technology in the music lessons industry. In response, they developed systems and technologies designed to elevate the industry to new heights. Music is a universal experience, and when paired with cutting-edge technology and fresh curriculum, it becomes even more exciting. No one else is doing this quite like Musicologie.

Our flagship offering in Lesson Membership provides consistent recurring revenue each month. With a perpetual lesson schedule, there’s no enrollment dip during the summer. Additionally, our group programs offer added value: Musicologie Junior serves as a feeder to private lessons, while RockStars and Summer Camps are excellent upsells for engaged families and adults.

Our business model is ideal for an executive model or owner operators.  You don’t need to be a musician to become a franchisee, just a firm believer in the life changing power of music!

Other key features:

  • Recurring membership model
  • Multiple revenue streams
  • Proprietary studio management software
  • Low investment with high returns
  • Unsaturated industry

Here's how Musicologie stands out:

  • Only private music lesson franchise model in the country!
  • Music lessons are recession-proof (in-person AND virtual lessons offered)
  • Teacher recruitment and onboarding playbook and support
  • Business development playbook and strategies
  • Comprehensive training
  • Scheduling software and user friendly app
  • 4 to 6 part time teachers to start (teachers are only paid when teaching a class). 

The fun history of Musicologie founders Kay and Joseph Barker:

When on tour with their band, Bella Ruse, Kay and Joseph did so in a vegetable oil powered vehicle. Talk about innovation! This tour led them to open for famous acts such as Walk the Moon, Heart, and Sarah McLachlan. Their 2010 song "Push On" even won a talent search at the world famous Lilith Fair, earning them a spot at the festival. 

Musicologie's Mission Statement

Musicologie's mission is to create a community of music explorers and to help teachers build sustainable careers


Background

Established: 2014
First Unit Franchised: 2024
Franchised Units awarded: 6
Company Owned Units: 6
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
US Franchises: No

Sold out in: Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, OH, Indianapolis, IN

Cash Investment: $192,000 - $372,000
Total Investment: $192,000 - $372,000
Minimum Net Worth: Single Territory: $400,000 3-pack - $800,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $60,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $110,000 - 2 units $135,000 - 3 units $180,000 - 4 units $225,000 - 5 units $240,000 - 6 units $280,000 - 7 units $320,000 - 8 units $360,000 - 9 units 10+ units: $35,000 a piece
Royalty: 7%
Ad Fees: Brand Fund: 2% Local: 2% gross sales or $500/month (the greater)
Other Fees: See FDD
Average Number of Employees: 5-10 ; 4 to 6 part time teachers and 1 full time community manager to start
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Executive Model: Executive Model owner hires a full-time Community Manager, the manager will be responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining part-time music teachers while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the studio. The owner will assist the Community Manager in building relationships within the community, including local schools and other child enrichment businesses. Additionally, the owner will manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor the studio's growth, provide financial oversight and budgeting, and implement sales strategies and marketing plans to ensure the studio's success.
If Owner-Operator - Franchisee will also oversee all Community Manager and studio responsibilities
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes ($5,000 (1st unit only))



Support Training

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Build'M and/or expertise of Founders
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: Build'M
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Manuals and Playbooks provided
Cooperative Advertising: No
Training: 
Comprehensive initial training prior to opening at HQ in Columbus
Pre-opening field training
Teacher recruitment and onboarding training and support
Business development playbook and ongoing support


Ideal Candidate

Executive Model or Owner -Operator

If Executive Model

Owner hires a full-time Community Manager to recruit, train and retain part-time music teachers.
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations
Owner will assist the Community Manager in building relationships within the community (local schools, other child enrichment businesses, etc)
Owner will manage KPI’s and monitor studio growth
Financial oversight and budgeting
Implement all sales strategies and marketing plans
If Owner-Operator 
Franchisee will also oversee all Community Manager and studio responsibilitie

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Loves and understands kids and families
Positivity
Interested in community engagement - “the town Mayor”
Problem solvers with strong work ethic
Business development and/or customer service experience preferred



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