One River School Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

One River School is an art education franchise offering contemporary art and digital design classes, camps and workshops, serving children, teens and adults, and known for proprietary curricula, professional instructors and creative learning experiences.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

-50%

Franchise fee

$45,000

Investment

$266,000 - $492,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

One River School is an art and design education franchise offering creative classes for children, teenagers, and adults. Its programs cover painting, drawing, cartooning, digital art, and contemporary art through guided projects and structured lessons.

Founder Matt Ross opened One River School in 2012 in Englewood, New Jersey, after researching art education opportunities in suburban communities. He developed a project-based teaching approach that introduces students to contemporary artists and encourages personal expression. The school's Art Shuffle curriculum uses changing projects to explore different artistic methods and materials.

One River School later introduced digital art programs and a franchise model based on its educational approach. Its classes encourage students to experiment with techniques while developing their own creative ideas.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a One River School franchise is $266,000 - $492,000. 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.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Franchise Fee	$45,000 - $45,000
Real Estate/Rent	$8,000 - $12,000
Utility Deposits	$1,200 - $2,000
Leasehold Improvements	$123,100 - $309,000
Initial Inventory and Merchandise	$6,000 - $11,000
Insurance	$1,200 - $3,500
Office Equipment and Supplies	$2,000 - $3,000
Training	$2,000 - $3,000
Signage	$8,000 - $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment	$21,000 - $30,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$25,000 - $30,000
Legal & Accounting	$2,500 - $3,500
Additional Funds – For Initial 12-Month Period	$21,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$266,000 - $492,000

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Type of Expenditure	Amount
Franchise Fee	$45,000 - $45,000
Real Estate/Rent	$8,000 - $12,000
Utility Deposits	$1,200 - $2,000
Leasehold Improvements	$123,100 - $309,000
Initial Inventory and Merchandise	$6,000 - $11,000
Insurance	$1,200 - $3,500
Office Equipment and Supplies	$2,000 - $3,000
Training	$2,000 - $3,000
Signage	$8,000 - $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment	$21,000 - $30,000
Grand Opening Advertising	$25,000 - $30,000
Legal & Accounting	$2,500 - $3,500
Additional Funds – For Initial 12-Month Period	$21,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$266,000 - $492,000