Music Go Round
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Music Go Round system.
Music Go Round
4200 Dahlberg Dr., # 100
Minneapolis, MN 55422-4837
800#: (800) 269-4076
Tel: (763) 520-8500
Fax: (763) 520-8501
E-mail: mgr-franchise-development@musicgoround.com
Web Site: www.musicgoround.com
Contact: Ms. Kathy Winslow, Administrative Assistant
MUSIC GO ROUND stores sell, buy, trade and consign used and new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics and related accessories for parents of children who play musical instruments, as well as professional and amateur musicians.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1994
Franchise Units: 47
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 53
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 25 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 7 in MN, 3 in IA, 3 in IL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American: 1
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-3,000 SF; SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $56-82K
Total Investment: $190-275K
Average Total Investment: $232K
Minimum Net Worth: $225K
Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 3%
>Advertising: $250/Yr.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/3
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 97
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 3 Days Minneapolis, MN; 5-6 Days Minneapolis, MN.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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