One River School^®

Entertainment & Recreation • Year: 2025

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What Is One River School?

One River School is a franchise that offers art education, providing visual art and digital design classes through a project-based learning approach. The franchise operates from physical school locations (brick-and-mortar) and is developed as individual One River Schools within defined territories. It serves individual consumers—kids, tweens, teens and adults—and its core service bundle is the proprietary “Art Shuffle” curriculum (including programs such as Art Focus and Digital Shuffle) that sequences month-long projects across media and digital tools.

One River School Franchise: Pros and Cons

The brand has zero outlet terminations, well below typical for Entertainment & Recreation, showing strong operator retention and lower churn risk; however, it recorded one outlet nonrenewal, above sector norms, which could indicate profitability, lease, or local issues you'll need to investigate before investing.

Pros

Zero outlet terminations — well below what's typical for Entertainment & Recreation — indicating existing operators have largely stayed in the system, which lowers churn-related risk for a new owner.

No disclosed lawsuits, no franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, and no government penalties — all well below typical — giving the brand a clean legal/regulatory profile that reduces litigation exposure and operational distraction.

Manager required equity percentage is 0% — well below typical — so you can hire and compensate managers without forcing them into ownership, which simplifies staffing, payroll, and future exit planning.

Cons

One outlet non-renewal — well above typical for the sector — suggests at least one operator chose not to renew, which is a friction point you'll want to investigate for causes (profitability, lease, or local issues).

Spouse must sign the franchisor's non-compete — an uncommon requirement in this industry — adding an extra legal step that can complicate family involvement, personal negotiations, and some financing conversations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

50/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, develop nearby units (no right of first refusal), acquire/convert or operate under other trademarks; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisee may relocate.

Training & Support

43/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 56-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to ensure operational readiness; travel and lodging are the franchisee's responsibility, and on-site support carries additional fees.

How Much Do One River School Franchise Owners Make?

One River School franchise locations reported average gross sales of $614,919 and median gross sales of $616,481 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$614,919

Median Gross Sales:

$616,481

High Gross Sales:

$707,785

Low Gross Sales:

$520,491

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

67.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: In 2024 representative affiliate-owned schools materially outperformed franchised schools on average gross sales and operating income (affiliate average sales 812,709 vs franchised 614,919; affiliate operating income 203,208 vs franchised 3,966), though the affiliate sample is larger (11 vs 3).

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised schools show moderate sales dispersion (high 707,785; low 520,491) with median slightly above the mean, while operating income is highly variable and includes negative results, indicating outcomes vary substantially across the three units.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised dataset is very small (n=3), the affiliate sample is regionally concentrated, COGS is not provided, and the Item 19 data are not represented as audited financial statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the One River School initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for One River School is $45,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do One River School franchise owners make?

One River School franchise locations reported average gross sales of $614,919 and median gross sales of $616,481 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does One River School have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

One River School received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does One River School offer exclusive franchise territories?

One River School received a territory protection score of 50 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does One River School provide to new franchisees?

One River School received a training and support score of 43 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 56-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch.

How many One River School franchise locations are there?

One River School had 15 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is One River School?

One River School is a franchise that offers art education, providing visual art and digital design classes through a project-based learning approach.

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