One River Art School

Bring the arts to your community.
One River is a proven model with a real mission that allows you to tap into a multi-billion dollar industry. Our franchisees run businesses they believe in, generating recurring monthly revenue across classes, camps, workshops and events.
Join us, assemble a team of talented artists who are proud of where they work and make a real difference in the lives of students.

You Don't Need to Be an Artist
We provide the curriculum, systems, technology, and support. You bring leadership, community engagement, and a passion for building a meaningful business.
Learn Creativity Here, Use It Anywhere

WHY One River Art School?
A Proven Business Model

Recurring monthly membership revenue
Year-round enrollment opportunities
Programs for kids, teens, and adults
Multiple revenue streams beyond weekly classes
Turnkey Support System
1,200+ proprietary lesson plans
Technology platform and operating systems
Teacher training and development
Marketing, opening, and ongoing support

Revenue Beyond Classes
Summer Art Camps
Workshops and Teen Nights
Portfolio Development Programs
Birthday Parties
School and community partnerships

Built for Growth
Franchise locations operating since 2017
15 locations across six states and growing
Multi-unit opportunities available
Large territories in markets nationwide
Strong demand for creative enrichment programs

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Business Savvy with an appreciation for the arts - any creative arts
Disciplined candidate who can follow the model
Corporate or returning to work execs looking for the next chapter

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, NC, NH, MA, PA, SC, TX, VA, Washington DC

HOT Regions/Desirable: Boston, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Virginia

NOT available: HI. MI, MN, RI

Available in Canada: No

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2012

Year Franchised: 2014

Number of franchises currently operating: 2

Number of International franchises currently operating: 0

Number of corporate owned franchises: 13

Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: No

Semi-Absentee ownership available: No

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No

Average number of employees required: 5, 2 full time

E2 Visa Friendly: No

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $45,000

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes

Total investment range: Single Unit: $240,000 to $400,000 ($300,000 Avg)

Net worth requirement: $500,000

Royalty: 9%

Additional fees: $2,500

Financial assistance available: No

VetFran program: No

Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, $10,000 discount off first franchise fee

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

1 week at Corporate location, online and then Franchisor spends 2 days with new location team, ongoing through on boarding, weekly meetings for first 90 days

Cost for Training: $2,500

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes

Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing

Last updated: 7/29/2026

Liaison: Lori Conte, CFPC