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School of Rock, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S1530)

73 deals since 2020 · typical deal $459K · 0% failure rate

73

Deals since 2020

$459K

Typical deal

11

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

School of Rock buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for School of Rock

Most School of Rock deals financed between $285K and $565K. Above $565K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$6,002
Down payment (10%)
$51K
Cash to close (all-in)
$68K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Available cash (you'll need ~$68K)

Experience

Recent financings

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Who funds School of Rock — and where

Every dot is a financed School of Rock — 72 mapped.

Financed School of Rock locations — list all 72 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.The Huntington National Bank(20)
  2. 2.Wells Fargo Bank National Association(8)
  3. 3.Citizens Bank(7)
  4. 4.TD Bank, National Association(5)
  5. 5.Merchants Bank of Indiana(5)

Most active states

  1. 1.Texas (7 loans)
  2. 2.California (5 loans)
  3. 3.Minnesota (5 loans)
  4. 4.Illinois (5 loans)
  5. 5.Arizona (5 loans)
  6. 6.New Jersey (5 loans)
  7. 7.Ohio (5 loans)
  8. 8.Florida (4 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a School of Rock cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for School of Rock is $459K across 73 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $50K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is School of Rock?

0% of School of Rock's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a School of Rock with an SBA loan?

Yes — School of Rock has been SBA-financed 11 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a School of Rock franchise

Most School of Rock buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical School of Rock deal financed for $459K, which points to about $50K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. School of Rock is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S1530), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund School of Rock — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for School of Rock — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for School of Rock — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. School of Rock is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 73 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $459K typical deal
  • 11 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S1530)
  • Top lenders: The Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Citizens Bank

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/school-of-rock
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/school-of-rock
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with School of Rock.

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