School of Rock was recently named a Top Franchise for 2025 by Franchise Business Review (FBR). This is FBR’s 20th year of honoring the top-ranked franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.
In just 25 years, School of Rock has grown from a single location in Philadelphia, PA to a global brand, with over 385 schools open and operating across 17 countries, with hundreds more in development. Our patented curriculum, the School of Rock Method™, differs from traditional music education approaches because it combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, starting students on their musical journey by teaching the songs that inspire them.
Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.
School of Rock was among more than 350 franchise brands, representing over 34,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. School of Rock's franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.
“Franchisee satisfaction continues to be the leading indicator of franchise performance and system health, and we are pleased to report that owner satisfaction among the 2025 Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners averages 30% higher than other franchise brands,” said Michelle Rowan, president and COO of Franchise Business Review. “As an independent research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to providing unbiased data to prospective franchise buyers to help them identify the best franchise opportunities based on actual feedback and experiences from current owners. Each of the award winners on this year’s list of the Top 200 Franchises received stellar ratings from their franchisees in the areas crucial to success in operating a franchise, including training & support, leadership, innovation, culture, and financial opportunity.”
