DEA Music & Art franchise
2026 filing · April 20, 2026Growing
DEA Music & Art at a glance
A studio teaching music and art lessons. At the end of 2025 there were 4 DEA Music & Art locations in the US, 1 franchised and 3 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Industry
- Education
- Franchisor
- DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Staten Island, New York
- Typical size
- 1,000–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $149K–$228K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $49,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenues with a $350 monthly minimum, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- The greater of 25% of the then-current franchise fee or $9,750
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in New York and New Jersey
From DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
DEA Music & Art among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | DEA Music & Art | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $188,783 | Costs less than 71% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,000 | Higher than 62% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a DEA Music & Art franchise costs
Opening one DEA Music & Art costs an estimated $149,433 to $228,133. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction, leasehold improvements, furniture, and fixtures ($33,000 to $64,500) and additional funds – three (3) months ($26,700 to $53,400). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | ||
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements, Furniture, and Fixtures | $33,000 | $64,500 | |
| Equipment | $15,200 | $17,200 | |
| Signage (Interior and Exterior) | $7,733 | $8,733 | |
| Computer, Software, and Point-of-Sale System | $3,200 | $3,700 | |
| Opening Inventory | $600 | $1,100 | |
| Rent Deposits | $2,900 | $5,900 | |
| Utility Deposits | $300 | $400 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $700 | $1,500 | |
| Pre-Opening Travel Expenses | $1,600 | $3,200 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | ||
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $12,500 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Printing, Stationary, and Office Supplies | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Three (3) Months | $26,700 | $53,400 | |
| Total | $149,433 | $228,133 | |
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
DEA Music & Art franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues with a $350 monthly minimum, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly; it can rise to 3%. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 50% of the then-current franchise fee or $19,500 |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of 25% of the then-current franchise fee or $9,750 |
| Additional Training or Assistance | Currently, we charge $500 per person per week plus expenses |
| Local Marketing Requirement | Minimum of $2,000 per Month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures DEA Music & Art does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
How DEA Music & Art compares
Of the 221 education franchises on this site, DEA Music & Art is the 131st cheapest to open and the 152nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | DEA Music & Art | Typical education brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $149K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $228K | $228K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $49K | $42K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 4 | 15 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 148 of 221 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 221 brands in education franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 (+1) | 3 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Where DEA Music & Art locations are
At the end of 2025, DEA Music & Art had locations in 2 states. The most are in New York and New Jersey.
- New York3
- New Jersey1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 41
Who owns DEA Music & Art?
DEA Music & Art franchises are sold by DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC.
From DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
DEA Music & Art filings
The figures on this page come from DEA Music & Art Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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