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Why Families Are Turning to Art Education

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development

Families, Teens and Adults are not just looking for “activities” anymore. They are seeking creative outlets with safe social interaction and a connection. Art classes offer all of that in an expressive and therapeutic way. There is a high demand for Creative Education. Parents are increasingly seeking out STEM-to-STEAM education…

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Why One River Feels Different — And Why That Matters

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development

I’ve been in franchise development for over 15 years. I’ve walked hundreds of candidates through the discovery processes across dozens of brands and industries. And I can tell you: they all start the same way. Unit economics. Market projections. Competitive analysis. The numbers have to work—no question about it. At…

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Own a One River School Franchise

By Matt Ross

One of the greatest joys I have had in my career has been creating business ownership opportunities within the arts. Almost twenty years ago, I joined the School of Rock as CEO. We quickly began franchising and to this day I have maintained such amazing relationships with our earliest franchise…

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Do You Love Art? You Might Be a Great Franchise Fit!

By Matt Ross

How many of us get to wake up in the morning, get dressed, and go to work knowing we are about to spend the next eight hours doing something we love? We bet not enough of us! But if you have a passion for art and want to turn it…

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Make an Investment That Makes a Difference

By Matt Ross

If being your own boss and starting an art school are two ideas that have appealed to you in the past, now might be the time to combine those ideas and start acting on them. That’s because now more than ever, an increasing number of families and communities are exploring…

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Do You Love Art? Turn Your Passion into a Career

By Matt Ross

Opening an art and craft franchise with One River School of Art and Design is a great way to start a new career in art education. Our franchisees don’t need to have any professional experience as artists or educators. However, if you’re passionate about art and design, we think your…

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“Transforming Art Education” One Franchise at a Time

By Matt Ross

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Starting an art school might just be the fun and fulfilling investment you’ve been seeking. It’s no secret that arts education isn’t a funding priority in America’s public schools. As art isn’t always tested on standardized exams, many schools choose to focus…

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