Current Locations Projected Fred Astaire Studio Cities

*Weekly Regional  & National Reports

*Weekly Regional Owners Meetings

*Weekly Manager Training

*Regional Seminars Quarterly- w/ financial bonus opportunities to the staff, awards, speakers, etc.

*Training We will provide thorough training in all aspects of operating a successful Fred Astaire Dance Studio---both business & dancing.

*Starter Kit this kit includes all of the necessary supplies to begin operating a Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

*National Seminars on various subjects (Example: Conceptual Methods of Teaching, Financial Seminar, Competitions, etc.)

*Regional Dance Director Eddie Apolonolov

*Coaches Our coaches offer both dance knowledge and aid with growth in business sales and the cost is shared

*Dance Apparel Available from the Regional & Corporate Office

*Marketing Alliance A program that assists in the graphic artwork & verbiage of National ads for yellow pages, newspaper, and television

*Regional Web Site All information regarding both National & Local events for easy access. 

*Regional Web Designer Individual studio web site development

*Fred Astaire Organization Has approved exclusive vendors for Video Taping, Photography, Dance Shoes & Dance Apparel (which includes costumes)

*3 National Competitions Cross Country held in Las Vegas (April)
 Astaire Awards Ball held in Chicago (July) and National Dance Championships held in Orlando (October)—there are constant flyers and brochures that come from the Corporate Office to promote these competitions

*Regional Advertising Campaign Able to share the costs with the other studios in the area

*$35,000.00 Franchise Fee This allows you to operate your studio within a specified, protected radius.

*Regional Competitions This is an avenue to create revenue & excitement within your studio and the Region

*Competitors Support Pro/am & Professional support from the other studios and a high-powered dance board.  This support is both throughout the Fred Astaire Chain as well as the Independent Circuit.

*Fred Astaire National Council of Dance This board is made up of United States & World finalists and Champions.  They test the professionals to keep them properly certified. 

*A Regional Bookkeeper To guide us in the proper way for things such as payroll, bills, reports, advertising, trade shows, etc.

*An Exclusive Dance Curriculum That is approved by all boards, such as NDCA, etc.

*A “family” of over 150 other studios, managers, & owners to converse with on a daily basis.  This allows a licensee to never feel alone and has a plethora of others to soundboard and network.

*Regional parties and festivals A great way to show camaraderie and assist with growth, both financially and student volume.

*Various promotions of attracting new clients Such as guest parties, benefits, etc.

*Training To achieve a profit margin of 20-30% per year

*The Fred Astaire Name Adds an enormous value to the purchase price of each location.