5 Music & Art Franchises We Love

After more than a year of quarantine, restrictions and transitions to online learning, both children and adults alike are itching to stretch their creative muscles. The franchise industry gives passionate entrepreneurs the opportunity to help others tap into their artistic side.

Here are five music and art franchises to check out this year.

• Startup costs: $164,433-$255,633

• Units: 3

Magi Kapllani, founder of DEA Music & Art, is the daughter of two well-known, classically trained musicians. She came to the U.S.

to attend the University of Illinois’ piano performance master’s program before moving to New York City and establishing her own music and art school in 2003, DEA Music & Art. DEA Music & Art was designed so that each and every student benefits from tailor-made music and art instructions that are created to meet their specific aspirations. DEA Music & Art students have performed at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

The brand plans to grow from three to 25 locations within the next 5 years.

• Units: 250

Founded in 2015, Board & Brush initially began as a girls’ night out with friends in Julie Selby’s (the founder and owner) basement. At Board & Brush, customers turn into “master DIY crafters,” and the brand provides the necessary tools and raw materials to create one-of-a-kind wood signs. The brand also allows customers to bring their own beverages to enjoy with friends and family while allowing their creativity to blossom.

• Startup costs: $139,000-$253,000

• Units: 59

Art Recovery Technologies offers clients high quality, cost-effective and hands-on art restoration services. The brand is able to restore valuable art pieces to pre-damage condition with the experts they employ. Damages they cover include water damage, fire damage and vandalism damage. The brand is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

• Units: 15

Kidcreate Studio’s mission is to introduce children to the world of art. The brand offers classes that improve social skills and provide a positive, esteem-building environment for children. Kidcreate Studio offers weekly classes, camps, birthday parties, homeschool classes and private lessons to cater to each individual's needs.

• Startup costs: $71,000-$126,000

AR Workshop is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes to learn how to make home decor from raw materials. Customers who choose AR Workshop can take classes to learn how to make signs, canvas pillows, centerpieces, trays, chunky knit blankets and more. The brand provides all the tools and the materials needed for each class and is now offering DIY kits to-go. In less than 5 years, the brand has opened more than 140 locations.