Honest Art Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Honest Art is an art education franchise offering creative classes, pottery, workshops, camps and birthday parties, serving children and adults, and known for hands-on artistic experiences, community engagement and inclusive learning environments.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$45,000

Investment

$260,000 - $741,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Honest Art is a creative arts studio offering children's classes, camps, birthday parties, walk-in painting, and workshops for adults. Activities include painting, pottery, and other hands-on projects, with optional candle-making experiences at participating studios.

Artist Liza Cruz opened Honest Art in 2021 in Ardsley, New York. After working in fashion design, she developed a studio focused on making art activities accessible to children with different interests and skill levels. The original program combined guided instruction with space for individual creativity.

Honest Art later established a franchise program based on its art classes, parties, and seasonal activities. The studio also offers after-school programs and workshops, and its approach includes art opportunities for children with special needs and community partnerships.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Honest Art franchise is $260,000 - $741,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Honest Art offers two single-unit studio formats: a standard creative arts studio and an expanded studio that also provides pottery and candle-making activities.

Franchise Format	Initial Investment Range
Single Unit	$260,200 to $523,250
Single Unit with Pottery and Candle Making	$387,400 to $740,500

The following table details the estimated initial investment for a standard Honest Art single-unit studio.

For the expanded studio's investment requirements, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000
Architectural Fees	$8,000 - $15,000
Design Fee	$5,000
Lease, Utility and Security deposit	$10,000 - $20,000
Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling	$40,000 - $200,000
Signage	$3,000 - $10,000
Furniture and Fixtures	$70,000 - $85,000
Vehicle	$30,000 - $50,000
Equipment	$1,000 - $1,500
POS and Computer Equipment	$500
Office Equipment and Supplies	$200 - $750
Business Licenses and Permits	$1,000 - $2,500
Professional Fees	$2,000 - $4,000
Initial Inventory	$7,500 - $10,000
Insurance	$10,000 - $12,000
Your Training Expense	$2,000 - $5,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000 - $7,000
Operating Expenses / Additional Funds – 3 months	$20,000 - $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$260,200 to $523,250

Honest Art offers two single-unit studio formats: a standard creative arts studio and an expanded studio that also provides pottery and candle-making activities.

Franchise Format	Initial Investment Range
Single Unit	$260,200 to $523,250
Single Unit with Pottery and Candle Making	$387,400 to $740,500

The following table details the estimated initial investment for a standard Honest Art single-unit studio.

For the expanded studio's investment requirements, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000
Architectural Fees	$8,000 - $15,000
Design Fee	$5,000
Lease, Utility and Security deposit	$10,000 - $20,000
Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling	$40,000 - $200,000
Signage	$3,000 - $10,000
Furniture and Fixtures	$70,000 - $85,000
Vehicle	$30,000 - $50,000
Equipment	$1,000 - $1,500
POS and Computer Equipment	$500
Office Equipment and Supplies	$200 - $750
Business Licenses and Permits	$1,000 - $2,500
Professional Fees	$2,000 - $4,000
Initial Inventory	$7,500 - $10,000
Insurance	$10,000 - $12,000
Your Training Expense	$2,000 - $5,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$5,000 - $7,000
Operating Expenses / Additional Funds – 3 months	$20,000 - $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$260,200 to $523,250