Arthur Murray Dance Studios
How do I buy my own Arthur Murray Dance Studios Franchise?
In order to buy a Arthur Murray Dance Studios franchise of your own, you will be required to have a minimum of $100,000 in liquid capital and be able to make an initial total investment of $122,500 - $407,625. Your investment will cover the cost of starting your own Arthur Murray Dance Studios location such as the franchise fee, marketing expenses, office equipment, licenses and permits, equipment as well as training.Arthur Murray Dance Studios is the world’s largest dance studio franchise and is opening its doors to outside owners for the first time in its 114-year history. Arthur Murray brings 325+ studios across 19 countries, an average unit volume of $728,000+, and a business built on a joyful, recurring-revenue model. No dance experience required – just a love for people and a drive to build something that genuinely changes lives.
About
Arthur Murray’s franchise system has been refined over more than a century. Our turnkey operations, studio management systems and comprehensive franchisee training allow owners to succeed regardless of dance background.
- 114 years of brand recognition – your clients and their families and friends – already know the name Arthur Murray
- 325+ studios across 19 countries – you’re joining the largest dance studio franchise globally
- Focus on social dance – not competition – drives a broader student audience and stronger community appeal
- Turnkey systems built for franchisees with no prior dance industry experience
- Full training, operations and marketing support and a connected international franchisee community
Franchisee Testimonials
Being an Arthur Murray franchisee is incredibly rewarding. You get to change so many lives through dance while building a strong, joyful community. It is just as meaningful to create lasting careers for dance teachers, all while being supported by the legacy of the Arthur Murray brand.
- Madisen Sena
Personally, one of the best parts of being a franchisee is that my husband and I are able to raise 4 kids and have a family while still running 5 studios and more to come – while still training over 40 staff members every day.
- Jenny-Lynn Gomez
I am so grateful to be a part of a business and community that is so extremely supportive. The Arthur Murray community has gotten us through some immensely tough times, where others may not have fared as well.
- Kristen and Brandon Perpich



