May 5, 2022 | Franchise News
With a vast international network and hundreds of new schools in the pipeline, School of Rock is showing no signs of slowing.
With over 305 schools currently operating in 13 countries and a further 200 locations in the pipeline, School of Rock is one of the most prominent education franchises in the market today. The brand is driven by a mission to build a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance based music, and is consistently releasing new products to achieve this goal. To learn more, and to celebrate the brand’s win of Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise at this year’s Global Franchise Awards, Global Franchise caught up with Rob Price, CEO of this musical network.
We are honored to be recognized for a second consecutive year for our global leadership in child enrichment.
GF: How does it feel for School of Rock to win the Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise category?
RP: We are honored to be recognized for a second consecutive year for our global leadership in child enrichment. Our extraordinary franchisees, school teams, and corporate support staff are dedicated to bringing the transformative experience of performance based music education and our compelling business model to markets around the world.
GF: What will this award mean to the wider School of Rock franchise network?
RP: Our franchisee network has a strong passion for providing students in their community the opportunity for creative and personal development through music education. They are equally committed to local success and global impact. This award recognizes our team’s dedication and perseverance in the face of unprecedented challenges. We are overjoyed to see that our concept is reaching a larger audience than ever before.
GF: What’s School of Rock’s secret to international success?
RP: We create deep value with our customers. Wherever there are parents who have the desire and resources to invest in their children’s creative growth, School of Rock can prosper. Our global expansion is exciting, and we are only scratching the surface. Because of the universality of music, growing demand for child enrichment, our operational scalability, and a vast portfolio of differentiated and proprietary assets, School of Rock currently has over 305 locations across 13 countries and serves over 54,000 students.
GF: Why is School of Rock a good choice for franchisees looking to broaden their portfolio?
RP: Franchisees at School of Rock can combine their desire of owning a business and personal interests. A number of our owners are or were professional musicians with a passion for music, and they now have the opportunity to change people’s lives every day by doing what they love. Our concept is low-investment, requiring little technology with no supply chain issues. This is an excellent opportunity for many people to diversify their portfolio while doing something they enjoy. Franchising can be a compelling business structure that leads to a great culture that is built on a passionate community dedicated to enriching lives.
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Feb 28, 2022 | Franchise News
SCHOOL OF ROCK NAMED BEST CHILDREN’S SERVICE AND EDUCATION FRANCHISE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW & EARNS REGIONAL CHAMPION HONOR FOR THE AMERICAS IN THE 2022 GLOBAL FRANCHISE AWARDS.
School of Rock is honored to be named the winner of the 2022 Global Franchise Award for Best Children’s Service and Education Franchise for the second year in a row. The Global Franchise Awards also added a new category in 2022, Regional Champions, which was awarded to School of Rock for the Americas Region.
“We are proud to be recognized again for our global leadership in child enrichment. Being additionally singled out as the Americas Regional Champion amongst the thousands of concepts in our home region speaks to the power of purpose driving profit,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “Our extraordinary franchisees, school teams, and corporate support staff remain focused on bringing the transformational experience of performance-based music education and our compelling business model to markets throughout the globe.”
The Global Franchise Awards, now in its fifth year, seek to honor the most exceptional franchise brands and spread awareness about franchising. The awards School of Rock accepted highlight the brand’s highly differentiated model, track record of success and additional global scalability.
Continued growth
The franchise’s global footprint continues to grow rapidly with over 500 School of Rock locations open or in development in 15 countries: the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, South Africa, Philippines, Taiwan, and Australia. School of Rock’s mission to enrich lives through the power of performance-based music education is made simple with a concept that travels well, due to low logistical, supply chain, technological, language and operational complexity.
Popular music and child enrichment are universal, and the business model allows customization to celebrate local popular music.
“Few brands resonate equally in markets as different as Minneapolis and Madrid, but the School of Rock model has universal appeal,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
Comprehensive musical education
School of Rock’s concept is more potent than traditional music programs, combining private lessons powered by the patented School of Rock Method with weekly ensemble practices. Students learn theory, practice, and life skills through intensive, but fun preparation for live shows in real venues. Group learning teaches both technical and soft skills and this revolutionary approach increases retention, results and brand consideration. The program serves children as young as four years old through grandparents who want to release their inner rock star. This core program, combined with camps, workshops, global touring opportunities and other special events is helping us build the largest community of music creators in the world.
School of Rock understands what it takes to succeed and has a proven track record going back to the mid-’90s. Over the years, it has developed the techniques, the business processes, and the franchisee-centric culture that provides franchisees a blueprint for their own success. It is excited and passionate about its current international growth and future potential. The criteria is simple; if there is a love of Rock music and a desire to learn in a group format, then there is potential for School of Rock.
School of Rock is searching for well-qualified candidates interested in acquiring the master franchise rights for their countries. Whether it be the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Japan, Korea or Singapore, among others, there is an opportunity to bring the most revolutionary music education school in the world home to your country.
For more information on School of Rock visit www.SchoolofRock.com or call 866-695-5515. To learn more about School of Rock franchise opportunities head to http://franchising.schoolofrock.com/
Feb 11, 2022 | Franchise News
Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with School of Rock’s Performance.
School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2022 by Franchise Business Review.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to be a top 200 franchise for 2022 and to know that franchisee satisfaction in the system is high,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “We remain committed to our shared goal of enriching lives through music and look forward to continuing to provide support and resources to help our franchisees succeed.
Considered among over 300 franchise brands, School of Rock remains a strong contender providing high satisfaction in areas like training & support, franchisor/franchisee relations, operations and financial opportunity.
Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.
“As an independent research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to helping prospective franchisees get an objective view of the best franchise opportunities, based on actual feedback from franchise owners,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “We survey franchisees from franchise companies in the marketplace today and identify those with the highest levels of satisfaction and performance in order to educate potential buyers and help them choose which franchise to invest in. The companies on this year’s list of Top Franchises are the top-ranked brands in the key areas critical to their franchisees’ success.”
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Feb 10, 2022 | Featured, Franchise News
School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education, announces a second location opening in Mexico City, Mexico in late fall 2022. Matias Puga Hamilton, School of Rock’s Latin American master franchisee, is primed to open 20 locations over the next 10 years. School of Rock currently has two locations in Mexico: one in Mexico City and one in Monterrey.
“We are very proud to be part of this inspirational business and help expand School of Rock’s global reach by bringing the fun, performance-based music-education curriculum to locations across Latin America,” said Matias Puga Hamilton.
There are currently 301 existing School of Rock locations open, and over 50,000 students enrolled, operating across 13 countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, South Africa, Australia, Philippines, Paraguay, Colombia, Taiwan and Spain. School of Rock will be opening locations in Ireland and Portugal later this year.
“School of Rock is thrilled to be increasing our franchise presence in Latin America and supporting the next generation of artists,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
“Matias and his team have already made such a positive impact on students in Chile, Peru, Colombia and Paraguay and with his devotion to the School of Rock brand he is the ideal person to lead this expansion in Mexico.”
School of Rock provides students of all ages an exciting and engaging music lesson experience, which includes bass lessons, guitar lessons, singing lessons, drum lessons, and piano lessons. Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin,The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin. Thanks to the school’s performance-based approach, students around the world have gained superior musical proficiency, with some moving on to record deals and larger platforms such as American Idol, The Voice and Broadway.
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Feb 7, 2022 | Featured, Franchise News
In 1979, Neil Young sang that “rock and roll can never die” and School of Rock is proving the lyric to be true year after year. The music education franchise hit multiple milestones in 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic disruptions including record-breaking international development in not one, nor two, but three overseas markets: Taiwan, South Africa and Spain – with the latter being the franchise’s first location on the European continent.
The U.S.-based brand celebrated the opening of its 300th school, and saw a boom in student figures, rising from 22,000 to nearly 50,000. The growth of School of Rock has been off the back of a tumultuous year for education across the board, showcasing the true resilience of this finely-tuned franchise. As of the second quarter of 2021, there are over 500 School of Rock locations open or in development in 15 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States.
“At a time when so many businesses have been disrupted, this is a particularly gratifying milestone for the School of Rock community” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
School of Rock is excited and passionate about its current international growth and future potential. The criteria is simple; if there is a love of rock music and a desire to learn in a group format, then there is potential for School of Rock.
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Jan 26, 2022 | Franchise News
Over the last five years, the music school has more than doubled its student growth and school count.
School of Rock has reached yet another milestone with 50,000 active student enrollments. The global brand more than doubled student count and grew unit count by over 60% in five years, despite pandemic disruptions. This accomplishment elevates School of Rock to a new level of impact and solidifies the company’s position as the world’s leading music-education brand.
“We are relentless in our pursuit to provide students with superior music education with unmatched opportunities to perform,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “There is a lot of heart and soul that goes into our patented curriculum and reaching this milestone demonstrates the strength of our concept as well as the unwavering commitment of the School of Rock community.”
School of Rock ended 2021 with record expansion, numerous awards, and innovative partnerships. Some highlights include:
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Jan 12, 2022 | Featured, Franchise News
School of Rock ranked among the top franchises in Entrepreneur’s highly competitive Franchise 500® including #1 in its franchise category of Children’s Education.
Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® is the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks School of Rock as #184 overall and #1 in its category for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. School of Rock’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
To view School of Rock in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.
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Dec 22, 2021 | Franchise News
Propelling substantial growth both domestically and internationally for the brand, School of Rock CEO Rob Price was recognized as one of 20 Exceptional Franchise Leaders of 2021.
Per Global Franchise Magazine:
This year has been one of franchising’s biggest yet, with brands managing to recover from lockdowns and come back swinging in a major way. Join us as we celebrate 20 of the most instrumental leaders in franchising, who have each taken their international networks from strength to strength.
Rob Price, CEO, School of Rock
School of Rock has had something of a bumper year when it comes to international development, with the musical education franchise opening in not one, nor two, but three overseas markets: Taiwan, South Africa, and Spain – with the latter being the franchise’s first location on the European continent.
The U.S. brand also celebrated the opening of its 300th school, and saw a boom in student figures, rising from 22,000 to 46,000. It also broadened its curriculum to include a greater range of diversity, including Black and female artists as part of its established repertoire of iconic musicians.
The growth of School of Rock has been off the back of a tumultuous year for education across the board, showcasing the true resilience of this finely-tuned franchise.
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Nov 16, 2021 | Franchise News
The winners of the Shaw Contract Design Awards 2021 Final Awards represent the best work happening within the global design industry. The winners were chosen from among 700+ entries received from 37 countries around the world by a panel of design professionals invited to evaluate and review each project and the methods used to contribute to the evolving nature of the built environment. The panel whittled the field down to 46 projects that were chosen as Category Finalists before choosing the Final Winners – the absolute best of the best. Each winner will be awarded a $5,000 charitable donation in their studio’s name to an organization of their choice. To date, Shaw Contract has awarded over $200,000 to non-profit and charitable organizations around the world as part of this program.
School of Rock Dominicos, was awarded the winner of the Education Category for this year’s Design Awards. Headquarters of the School of Rock music academy in the Las Condes commune in Santiago de Chile, it is a project seeking to create rehearsal spaces for its students. Using rich colors, art and the graph, distinguished this school others previously designed by EGBARQ. The rooms are distributed throughout a large floor with natural lighting and views of the mountains, this is also where the student lounge is located. Next to this space, a long corridor contains individual classrooms that have been painted in different colors. On the opposite side, group rehearsal rooms with containers on top recreate a container yard. A set of murals made on site, including one of Eddie Van Halen, mark important milestones within the school.
A big ¡Felicitaciones! to owners Matias Puga, Drago Eterovic and the entire SOR Los Dominicos team!
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Oct 8, 2021 | Featured, Franchise News
Milestone school opens in Plymouth, MN
Global brand more than doubles student count and grows unit count by over 60% in five years, despite pandemic disruptions
In 1979 Neil Young sang that “rock and roll can never die” and School of Rock is proving the lyric to be true. The leader in performance-based music education is opening its 300th location in Plymouth, MN, this month. The milestone marks School of Rock’s progression to a scale that few franchises achieve and underscores the company’s position as the premier music education brand with more than 45,000 students rocking around the globe.
“At a time when so many businesses have been disrupted, this is a particularly gratifying milestone for the School of Rock community,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “Reaching this scale speaks to the power of our concept and the relentless drive of our people. Few brands resonate equally in markets as different as Minneapolis and Madrid, but the School of Rock model has universal appeal.”
Jora and Adam Bart, the owners of the newest School of Rock, epitomize the franchisee talent. Jora has nearly 20 years of diverse experience in entertainment and sports promotion and Adam is a lifelong musician and songwriter.
“Opening a School of Rock combines our passion for music, people and making a difference,” said Jora. “One of my motivations for opening a School of Rock is to ensure that our three kids grow up to be kind and that they love music. It truly ‘rocks’ to open School of Rock’s 300th location and be part of this incredible organization.”
The brand’s 300th punctuates five years of dramatic growth for School of Rock, including
- Footprint growth from 168 domestic schools and 19 international schools in seven markets to 245 domestic schools and 55 international schools in 12 markets, with three new countries being added in the coming year;
- Total active enrollment increased from 22,000 students in 2016 to almost 46,000 students today, along with 34% growth in average school enrollment;
- Awarded U.S. Patent Number 10,891,872 for the revolutionary School of Rock Method™ in January, validating the company’s pedagogy as an exclusive and novel innovation;
- Expanded into retail musical instruments and accessories sales through the School of Rock GearSelect program through partnerships with 40 of the world’s most recognizable gear brands;
- Unveiled Limited Edition Gibson Les Paul Signature Model guitar with 100% of all profits from the sale of these guitars to the Save the Music Foundation;
- Named “Best Children’s Service and Education Franchise” for the Global Franchise Awards 2021;
- Recognized as Top Children’s Music Enrichment Brand in Entrepreneur’s 42nd Annual Franchise 500;
- Won Distinguished 2021 Franchise Innovation Award for its School of Rock Method App™;
- Ranked #293 in the Franchise Times Top 400 2021;
- Acknowledged among best in the industry for franchisee and corporate culture;
- Earned a “Silver” award with Franchise Business Review (FBR) in the Franchising@Work awards;
- Expanded diverse curriculum to include additional music by black and female artists;
- Bolstered partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide;
- Launched FrontWomen, a community resource group to support women leaders, educators and professionals.
