Shot of Art franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
Shot of Art at a glance
An art studio offering guided art experiences for individuals, groups, corporate events and school field trips. At the end of 2025 there were 5 Shot of Art locations in the US, 1 franchised and 4 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- Shot of Art Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Typical size
- 1,800–5,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $143K–$336K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- The greater of 6% of weekly gross sales or a minimum royalty, plus 2% to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- The greater of $3,000 or our actual costs
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 5
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 4
- Most in California, Illinois and New York
Support and records
From Shot of Art Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Shot of Art among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Shot of Art | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $239,600 | Costs less than 64% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $55,000 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 5 | Fewer than 71% of franchises |
How much a Shot of Art franchise costs
Opening one Shot of Art costs an estimated $143,150 to $336,050. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are furniture, Décor & equipment ($28,400 to $60,550) and initial franchise fee ($55,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | ||
| Territory Fee | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Furniture, Décor & Equipment | $28,400 | $60,550 | |
| Technology Fee | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Months’ Lease Payments | $12,000 | $30,000 | |
| Lease Deposit | $0 | $20,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $35,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Signage | $3,500 | $8,000 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Insurance | $800 | $1,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $7,000 | |
| Architecture Fees & Permits | $0 | $8,000 | |
| Opening Startup Package | $18,200 | $27,500 | |
| Initial Training and Opening Assistance Expenses | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising Program | $6,000 | $15,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $143,150 | $336,050 | |
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Shot of Art franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 6% of weekly gross sales or a minimum royalty, plus 2% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | The then-current fee (currently $250 per month) |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of $3,000 or our actual costs |
| Additional Onsite Training Assistance | Up to $1,000 per day |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Shot of Art publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
How Shot of Art compares
Of the 168 entertainment franchises on this site, Shot of Art is the 54th cheapest to open and the 93rd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Shot of Art | Typical entertainment brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $143K | $286K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $336K | $598K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1.3% | 2% |
| US locations | 5 | 8 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 113 of 168 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 168 brands in entertainment 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) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 (+1) | 4 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Shot of Art passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
Where Shot of Art locations are
At the end of 2025, Shot of Art had locations in 4 states. The most are in California, Illinois and New York.
- California1
- Illinois1
- New York1
- Texas1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Illinois | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New York | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Texas | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 53
Who owns Shot of Art?
Shot of Art franchises are sold by Shot of Art Franchise LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Shot of Art Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing, page 8.
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: Shot of Art Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Shot of Art filings
The figures on this page come from Shot of Art Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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