Arthur Murray® Dance Studios Opens Record 15 Studios in Q1 2026

April 08, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Arthur Murray® Dance Studios (Arthur Murray) today announced the opening of 15 studios in Q1 2026.

This growth comes on the heels of 32 franchise agreements signed in Q4 2025 with existing franchisees. Arthur Murray’s first quarter success reflects the brand’s strengthened franchise strategy, with a focus on conversions of independent studios.

In Q1 2026, Arthur Murray opened new studios across the U.S. in Brookfield, Wisconsin; Davis, California; West Covina, California; Auburn, California; Eugene, Oregon; Stafford, Virginia; Toledo, Ohio; Olympia, Washington; Seattle, Washington and Conroe, Texas.

International locations debuted in Chacarilla, Peru; Haifa, Israel; Como, Italy; Mantova, Italy and Parma, Italy.

“It’s exciting to see our brand increase its presence globally, and our first quarter success demonstrates the strength of the Arthur Murray model, as well as the confidence franchisees have in our growth strategy,” said Tony Padulo, Chief Development Officer of Arthur Murray Dance Studios. “We’re building on a century-long legacy while transforming how we expand our network, making it easier than ever for new and existing franchisees to grow with a system that has been leading ballroom and social dance for more than 100 years.”

Historically, Arthur Murray franchise ownership was limited to existing studio owners and their teams. The brand’s evolution now allows more participants to participate in its franchise model.

Arthur Murray’s franchise model emphasizes long-term student growth, social and specialty dance programming and retention of students and instructors. These factors contribute to demand and revenue and unit-level economics.

Arthur Murray has implemented a refreshed Franchise Value Proposition to strengthen studio performance across marketing, lead generation, operations, instructor recruitment and development, pricing and revenue optimization.

“Every decision we make is about helping our franchisees be successful,” said Gary Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of Arthur Murray Dance Studios. “From expanding our network of owners to supporting studio excellence, our focus is on growing strategically, developing great dance instructors and creating lasting memories for our students, which drives long-term value for our franchisees.”

Since opening its first franchised studio in 1938, Arthur Murray has grown to 320 locations across 19 countries, teaching millions of students to dance for everyday enjoyment, special occasions and competition.

With a growing pipeline of conversions and opportunities, the brand aims to strengthen support and unit-level economics for franchisees.

SOURCE Arthur Murray® Dance Studios