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| Brand | Mad Science Education Remove | Arthur Murray Dance Studio Education Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $132K – $192K | $71K – $252K |
Liquid capital | $14K – $21K | $0 – $20K |
Franchise fee | $49K | $25K |
Royalty rate | 8.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $388K | $716K |
Median gross sales | $323K | $634K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 98 / 100 | 10 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 14.7% | 5.9% |
SBA loans on record | 34 | 17 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 70 | 237 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 80 | 135 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 27 | 236 |
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