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Arthur Murray Dance Studio vs Mad Science

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Arthur Murray Dance Studio and Mad Science are education franchises. Arthur Murray Dance Studio requires an investment of $71K – $252K while Mad Science requires $132K – $192K. In terms of revenue, Arthur Murray Dance Studio reports higher average unit revenue at $716K. On SBA loan performance, Arthur Murray Dance Studio has a lower charge-off rate (5.9%) compared to Mad Science (14.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Arthur Murray Dance Studio A (Top Quintile) and Mad Science F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$71K – $252K
$132K – $192K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$49K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$716K
$388K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.9% (17 loans)
14.7% (34 loans)
Total Units
237
70
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1939
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025