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How Much Does a One River School Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A One River School franchise costs between $179,500 and $568,100 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $45,000.

$179,500

Minimum Investment

$568,100

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Franchise Fee

One River School Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $45,000

One River School Total Investment Breakdown

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

Franchise Fee $45,000

Franchise Fee Wire or Cashier's Check · At Signing of Franchise Agreement and, if applicable, Development Rights Rider $45,000

Real Estate $56,500 – $319,600

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $50,000 – $300,000

Real Estate/Rent As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $6,000 – $18,600

Utility Deposits As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $500 – $1,000

Equipment & Assets $37,000 – $61,500

Furniture, Fixtures &Equipment As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $25,000 – $35,000

Signage As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $8,000 – $12,000

Initial Inventory and Merchandise As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $3,000 – $11,000

Office Equipment and Supplies As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $1,000 – $3,500

Training $2,000 – $3,000

Training As Arranged · During Training $2,000 – $3,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $96,000

Additional Funds- For Initial 12- Month Period As Arranged · As Necessary $10,000 – $96,000

Other Costs $29,000 – $43,000

Grand Opening Advertising As Arranged · 60-120 Days Before Beginning Operations $25,000 – $33,000

Legal& Accounting As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $1,500 – $5,500

Insurance As Arranged · Before Beginning Operations $2,500 – $4,500

Total Estimated Investment $179,500 – $568,100

How Does One River School Compare to Other Entertainment & Recreation Franchises?

One River School's minimum investment of $179,500 is below the Entertainment & Recreation industry median. The median minimum investment for Entertainment & Recreation franchises is $305,400.

$179,500

One River School Min

$305,400

Entertainment & Recreation Median Min

$568,100

One River School Max

$656,800

Entertainment & Recreation Median Max

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a One River School?

The total startup cost for a One River School franchise ranges from $179,500 to $568,100, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $56,500 to $319,600.

How much is the One River School franchise fee?

The One River School franchise fee is $45,000, 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 One River School a good investment?

One River School requires a total franchise investment of $179,500 to $568,100 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 43/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full One River School franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a One River School franchise owner make?

One River School franchise locations report median gross sales of $616,481 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our One River School franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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