School of Rock signs first area development agreement in Ireland
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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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School of Rock Supports Independent Venue Week, a weeklong celebration of independently-owned music venues.
School of Rock updates its curriculum to feature more music created by Black artists, but the article does not mention franchising or multi-unit operations specifically.
School of Rock signs 35 new US franchise agreements in 2019
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Code Ninjas appoints Justin Nihiser as new CEO, succeeding Co-Founder David Graham, following Eagle Merchant Partners' acquisition of an equity stake in the brand.
School of Rock, a music education company, collaborates with Skip Marley to release a video of Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ in celebration of his 75th birthday.
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School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has launched a new Songwriting Program this month teaching the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory to help students compose original works.
Razzamataz Theatre Schools continues to support young performers with scholarships and grants, offering professional training during the COVID-19 lockdown.
School of Rock developed the School of Rock Method App to allow students to record themselves playing and compile audio and video recordings into a full-band recording, promoting creative collaboration during the pandemic.
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School of Rock has launched Artist Sessions, providing 40,000 students with live access to famous musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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School of Rock launches virtual one-on-one music lessons, known as School of Rock Remote, for its 40,000 students around the world, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
School of Rock partners with Sixthman and Modern Drummer to offer students the opportunity to perform at the inaugural Knotfest At Sea festival.
School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education has scored a touchdown with its newest partnership with the XFL.

Bette Fetter, CEO and Founder of Young Rembrandts, discusses her regrets and focuses on the good in an interview with Franchise Update magazine.
School of Rock president and CEO Rob Price discusses business and growth

Bette Fetter, CEO and Founder of Young Rembrandts, has reflected on her greatest success in an interview with Franchise Update magazine.
School of Rock signs 35 new US franchise agreements in 2019
Group guitar and vocal lessons turn company meetings into interactive jam sessions.

Rob Price, CEO and President of School of Rock, measures success by the number of people whose lives are enriched through his efforts.