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Steps to Owning a Fashion School Franchise

NYC Franchisee Fashion Class

Who We Look For

  • Passion for Creativity & Education. No sewing experience needed.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit – Motivated to grow a business with creativity and strategic vision.
  • Community-Oriented – Committed to creating a positive impact within their local community.
  • Leadership & Team-Building – Capable of managing and motivating a team while fostering a collaborative studio environment.
  • Customer-Focused – Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and building lasting relationships with clients.
  • Adaptability – Open to learning and adjusting to new challenges and opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance Advocate – Values creating a successful business while prioritizing family and personal well-being.

What's Included

When you join The Fashion Class as a franchisee, you’re getting much more than a name—you’re gaining a full blueprint for success and a team that has your back. Here’s what’s included:

You’ll have a protected territory, meaning you’re the only TFC studio in a designated area.

We provide hands-on training covering everything from sewing class instruction to studio operations, marketing, staff hiring, and customer service. We do training in person and virtually. At our school and at your future studio site. A dedicated member of The Fashion Class team will be present at the new studio location to provide hands-on training and assist with opening. This personalized support covers everything from organizing the studio to training staff, ensuring the franchisee is fully equipped to run their business with confidence from day one.

As a Fashion Class franchisee, you’ll gain access to our extensive library of sewing projects, craft lessons, and fashion design-themed curriculum. This curated collection provides a wide variety of fun and engaging activities for students of all skill levels. With fresh and creative content at your fingertips, you’ll be able to offer an exciting, ever-evolving class experience that keeps students coming back for more while ensuring a seamless and enjoyable teaching process.

Whether it’s weekly check-ins, real-time troubleshooting, or seasonal marketing pushes, we’re here to support your growth long after you open.

We help you choose the right location, layout your space, build-out your space, and purchase materials and equipment—saving you tons of guesswork.

From web booking platforms to class management and student communication, we’ll show you how to run everything seamlessly. 

You’ll be part of something meaningful—teaching kids real skills, fostering creativity, and giving your community a unique, high-quality experience.

The Process

  • If you're interested in joining The Fashion Class family, we encourage you to review the startup costs and requirements on our website. Once you're ready to take the next step, simply fill out the form to request more information. A member of our team will reach out for a quick introductory call. Afterwards, you're welcome to schedule a no-obligation meet and greet (via zoom) where we can discuss the opportunity in detail and answer any questions you may have about becoming a franchisee.

  • The next step in the franchise process is to fill out a candidate application. This allows us to get to know you better and ensures that we are all a good fit for each other. By understanding your background, goals, and vision for your studio, we can better support you in your journey to becoming a part of The Fashion Class family. Your application will help facilitate a meaningful conversation about how we can work together to achieve success.

  • The third step for potential franchisees is to review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which contains all pertinent information about our franchise, as required by the Federal Trade Commission. This document provides essential insights into our business model, fees, obligations, and more, ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a part of The Fashion Class. After you’ve had the chance to review the FDD, we’ll schedule another chat to answer any questions you may have and discuss the next steps in your journey.

  • The final step before making your decision is Discovery Day, where you'll have the opportunity to meet our team—either in person or virtually. During this informative session, you’ll see sample lessons and projects firsthand, allowing you to experience the engaging curriculum we offer. This is also your chance to ask any lingering questions and gain deeper insights into our operations. Discovery Day ensures that our goals and values align, providing you with the confidence you need to embark on this exciting journey with The Fashion Class.

Child learning to sew

Costs to Open a The Fashion Class Franchise

Full fees and costs (and their purpose) are explained in detail in our FDD, schedule a call to learn more.

Franchise Fee

$60,000

The one-time fee you pay to join The Fashion Class family! It gives you access to our brand, business model, training, and support.

Royalty

8%

A percentage of your sales paid regularly to keep your business plugged into our brand, tools, and support. 

Term

10 Years

You’ll have the rights to run your Fashion Class franchise for 10 years—with the option to renew and keep the creativity going!

Costs to Open

$187,950 to 324,900

Includes both fixed costs and flexible expenses that vary based on your studio size
and location. Many of our franchisees use a combination of liquid capital and financing options to get started. 

Liquidity/Net Worth

$150,000/$400,000

Liquidity are funds you can easily access. Net worth is what you own. They show overall financial health and stability as a future business owner.

A young girl with curly hair, wearing a white cardigan and turquoise dress, is focused on cutting fabric on a table in a brightly lit sewing classroom that feels just like home. In the background, an adult is working at another table. Several sewing machines are visible on a counter.