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How Much Does a Music Go Round Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Music Go Round franchise costs between $337,050 and $430,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$337,050

Minimum Investment

$430,500

Maximum Investment

$15,000

Franchise Fee

Music Go Round Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $15,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,000

Music Go Round Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Music Go Round franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,000

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE Lump sum $25,000

Real Estate $56,500 – $83,500

BUILD-OUT $30,000 – $45,000

RENT - FIRST 3 MONTHS $17,500 – $27,500

LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS $9,000 – $11,000

Equipment & Assets $157,500 – $185,000

OPENING INVENTORY $120,000 – $130,000

FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES Lump sum See Note 4 $25,000 – $35,000

SIGNS Lump sum $11,000 – $16,000

SECURITY SYSTEM AND/OR CAMERAS Lump sum See Note 6 $1,500 – $4,000

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $40,000 – $50,000

ADDITIONAL FUNDS - 3 MONTHS $40,000 – $50,000

Other Costs $58,050 – $87,000

MISCELLANEOUS PRE-OPENING EXPENSES $35,000 – $50,000

POINT-OF-SALE (POS) SYSTEM Lump sum See Note 7 $18,050 – $22,000

DEPOSITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES Lump sum $5,000 – $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $337,050 – $430,500

How Does Music Go Round Compare to Other Retail Franchises?

Music Go Round's minimum investment of $337,050 is above the Retail industry median. The median minimum investment for Retail franchises is $216,317.

$337,050

Music Go Round Min

$216,317

Retail Median Min

$430,500

Music Go Round Max

$422,489

Retail Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Music Go Round?

The total startup cost for a Music Go Round franchise ranges from $337,050 to $430,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $157,500 to $185,000.

How much is the Music Go Round franchise fee?

The Music Go Round franchise fee is $15,000, with a range of $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Music Go Round a good investment?

Music Go Round requires a total franchise investment of $337,050 to $430,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 45/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Music Go Round franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Music Go Round franchise owner make?

Music Go Round franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,115,849 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Music Go Round franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.