Music Go Round^®

Retail • Year: 2025

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What Is Music Go Round?

Music Go Round is a franchise in the Retail category operating as brick-and-mortar retail stores. It sells quality used and new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics and related accessories and purchases used goods from customers. The primary customers are individual consumers, including parents of children who play musical instruments and professional and amateur musicians. The core service bundle is retail sales of new and used musical instruments and related electronics combined with the purchase of customers' used merchandise.

Music Go Round Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise charges a low initial fee of $15,000 (capped at $25,000), well below typical levels and leaving more cash for build-out and early operations, but the franchisor operates zero company-owned units, limiting its ability to test, iterate, and refine systems before asking franchisees to execute them.

Pros

At $15,000 (capped at $25,000), the initial franchise fee is well below what's common across franchises, leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating expenses.

A Territory Protection Score of 65 is well above typical for retail, giving you stronger territorial exclusivity than most retail franchisors.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisor enforcement actions, or government penalties gives the system a clean legal record and reduces the likelihood of litigation-related distractions or costs.

Cons

The franchisor operates zero company-owned units, which limits their ability to test, iterate, and refine operational systems before expecting franchisees to execute them.

Two outlet terminations and one non-renewal are higher than typical for retail, indicating elevated franchisee turnover and that some operators have exited the system earlier than expected.

There is no mandatory ongoing training (an uncommon absence versus nearly 90% of franchises), meaning you'll likely need to fund and manage ongoing training and operational updates yourself.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

65/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce, to operate under different trademarks, and to develop additional units in the surrounding market, shaping market density, while the franchisee holds site-specific rights with relocation permitted.

Training & Support

46/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 77-hour training curriculum designed to prepare 0 individuals included in the initial franchise fee, delivered via classroom instruction and on-site training. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness; travel and living expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee, and on-site support is provided without additional fees.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise was flat at 37 units from 2022 to 2024, then fell to 34 units in 2025 — a loss of 3 units, or an 8.1% YoY decline. The shift from 0% net growth to an 8.1% contraction signals a move from stability to moderate decline, which suggests emerging franchise health issues (closures or recruitment problems) that investors should investigate before committing new capital.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Music Go Round Franchise?

Opening a Music Go Round franchise requires a total initial investment of $337,050 to $430,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$337,050

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$430,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$56,500

Equipment & Assets$157,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$0

Other$58,050

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$83,500

Equipment & Assets$185,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$0

Other$87,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Music Go Round Franchise Owners Make?

Music Go Round franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,408,723 and median gross sales of $1,115,849 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,408,723

Median Gross Sales:

$1,115,849

High Gross Sales:

$3,774,148

Low Gross Sales:

$282,719

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

38.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised store data is provided in Item 19, so no direct comparison to company-owned or corporate stores is possible; conclusions should be limited to franchised Music Go Round stores.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is highly variable across franchised stores, with average gross sales of 1,408,723 but a range from 282,719 to 3,774,148 and top-quartile averages substantially above the overall median.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data represent a modest sample of 34 franchised U.S. stores that were under the same owner for the 12 months ended December 28, 2024 and exclude stores without sufficient history, so results may not be representative of all locations or future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The total initial investment for a Music Go Round franchise ranges from $337,050 to $430,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Music Go Round initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Music Go Round is $15,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Music Go Round franchise owners make?

Music Go Round franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,408,723 and median gross sales of $1,115,849 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Music Go Round have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Music Go Round received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Music Go Round offer exclusive franchise territories?

Music Go Round received a territory protection score of 65 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Music Go Round provide to new franchisees?

Music Go Round received a training and support score of 46 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 77-hour training curriculum designed to prepare 0 individuals included in the initial franchise fee, delivered via classroom instruction and on-site training.

How many Music Go Round franchise locations are there?

Music Go Round had 34 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Music Go Round?

Music Go Round is a franchise in the Retail category operating as brick-and-mortar retail stores.

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