School of Rock Named Global Franchise Grand Champion at 2026 Global Franchise Awards

February 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // Canton, MA – School of Rock has been named Global Franchise Grand Champion at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards, the program’s highest distinction. In addition to the overall title, School of Rock also earned Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise and was named Regional Champion – U.S.A.

The awards were presented during a live ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, as part of the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, held February 23–25, 2026.

“This recognition as Global Franchise Grand Champion is an incredible honor for our entire system,” said Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock. “It reflects the strength of our franchise model, the passion of our franchisees, and the life-changing impact our schools have on youth, adults, and communities around the world.”

Now in its eighth year, the Global Franchise Awards recognize brands that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and impact across international markets. An independent panel of global franchising experts selects the winners based on each brand’s real-world results, scalability, franchisee support, and industry leadership.

The Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise and Regional Champion – U.S.A. honors further reinforce School of Rock’s category leadership and domestic strength, recognizing both innovation in curriculum and steady unit growth. Together with the Global Franchise Grand Champion award, which the brand also earned in 2023, these accolades highlight School of Rock’s continued prominence as one of the most respected franchise brands worldwide.

“Our 2025 Social Impact Study reinforced what we’ve long believed and witnessed first-hand: School of Rock is more than a music school,” said Ryan. “Through our performance-based programs, students find joy, build confidence, strengthen teamwork skills, and develop creativity and critical life skills in an environment where they feel a sense of true belonging. Being recognized not only as the best in children’s services and education, but as the top franchise overall, shows the transformative power of music education and our performance-based approach.”

SOURCE School of Rock

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