Despite school orchestras going quiet and concert halls being left vacant, even the great pandemic of 2020 couldn’t stop the music. With children straining to keep up with online learning, musical education represents a vital tool for them to develop their talents and minds. For adults who miss seeing live music in venues, record stores offer an escape to a time when bands played freely.

Luckily, the franchise industry offers plenty of ways to cash in on humanity’s love affair with music. From selling instruments or records to teaching children how to play, 1851 Franchise has found the franchises to buy for music lovers in 2021.

DEA Music & Art

School of Rock

  • Startup costs:  $272,000 - $494,000
  • Units: 269

Bach to Rock

  • Startup costs: $293,000 - $525,000
  • Units: 42

Music Go Round

  • Startup costs: $295,000 - $367,000
  • Units: 37

Arcadia Academy of Music

  • Startup costs: $200,000 - 300,000
  • Units: 11

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