School of Rock is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 272 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. analysis: we need to update "What we know" section bullet list for School of Rock ( company). previous summary none means start fresh with bullets from coverage that pert have info about School of first location etc. Must include newest developments first ( chronological descending). Keep older still true facts. bullet 4-8 short bullet points. Let's extract relevant facts about School of Rock from coverage: - 2026-05-20: opened 450th location coinc coinc expansion into Germany through School of Rock Candidplatz owned by master franchisees Bill Cole and Dominik Ueblacker. brand now operates 135 schools across 20218 countries outside US. ( note: 18 countries outside US, total? but keep as per source. - 2026-02-27: named Global Franchise Grand Champion at 2021? Actually 2026 Global Franchise Awards; also Best children's service & education franchise and regional champion USA. - 2025- December 10: opened first location in Dubai ( first location in UAE? ) and UK first location ( but earlier: 2025-11-13 UK grand opening in Tw Twickenham Greater London; 2025-12-10 mention first location in Dubai and UK respectively; So first UK location already opened earlier; first UAE location opened in Dubai. - 2025-11-6: opening new location in Stellenbosch South Africa on January 2026 ( future but still announced; still true that opening planned.) - 2025-10-10 Q&A with master franchisee Matias Puga H: 24 schools currently operating in seven countries; emphasizing core model etc. So as of 2025-10- earlier count 24 schools in seven countries. - 2025-10-1: partnership with SAB SABian cym cym expansion in Canada; new schools operate as wholly owned subsidiary led by leadership team; first location in Halifax Nova Scotia. SABian partnership implies expansion into Canada. - 2025-5-8: mention expansion globally; includes School of Rock expanded globally ( but no specifics maybe mention expansion continues. - 2025-4-30: first location in Uruguay ( Monte Monte; expansion spearheaded by Matías Puga H.) - 2025-4- May earlier: maybe mention expansion globally again but not specific. - 2025-4-9: mention expansion internationally ( includes School of Rock among others; but no specifics. - 2026-4-27: Tony Padulo insights; not directly about School of Rock but mention development portfolio etc; maybe not needed. - 2026-4-26: mention Kristin Kidd owning two School of Rock locations; but not about expansion but indicates franchisee ownership. - 2026-3-11 Mathnasium; not relevant. - 2026-2-25 Mathnasium; not relevant. - 2026-1-21 YEB; mention School of Rock as part of global growth; but already covered. - 2026-1-8 global franchising news; maybe mention School of Rock but not specifics; but still true that it's included as brand in global news. - 2026-1- international deals; not relevant. - 2025-9-15 Arthur Murray leadership hires; not relevant. - 2025-9-15 international expansion; includes School of Rock expanded globally; but already covered. - 2025- Filed under Education & Childcare / Enrichment & STEM.
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Canton, MA – School of Rock announces the grand opening of its first location in Uruguay.