Own a DIY Sign Craft Studio Franchise

OWN YOUR DREAMS WITH AR WORKSHOP

The Brand. The Vision. The Opportunity

WhY AR Workshop?

AR Workshop is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands on classes and retail in an inspiring, safe and comfortable boutique atmosphere. A wide range of creative offerings paired with national brand partnerships makes AR Workshop truly unique. We are an empowerment franchise, not just another DIY studio.

Guided buildout and opening process
Well-established and growing brand
Support! You’re joining the ARW family of owners and seasoned leadership.
Versatile and robust streams of revenue. A wide variety of classes, specialty projects and product lines
We’re a leader in the DIY franchise space as one of the fastest growing in the country!
Ranked #1 via Entrepreneur Magazine for 2021 in the “Best of the Best” for DIY/Paint and Sip segment!

FIND OUT WHAT SETS US APART

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STREAMS OF REVENUE

WORKSHOP
BOOKINGS

YOUTH
PROGRAMS

DIY-TO-GO
KITS

MAKE IT
FOR ME

GIFT
CERTIFICATES

RETAIL
ACCESSORIES

PRIVATE EVENT
FEES

FOOD &
DRINKS

I wanted to make my hobby my job! I wanted to have a safe space where everyone could gather, feel welcome and be creative! Nothing feels better than to empower others to build and create.

Jessica Estes
AR Workshop St. Joseph

MEET THE FOUNDER

AR Workshop® was founded in 2016 by Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff.
A leap of faith, lots of heart and gallons of paint later the flagship location opened in Pineville, NC in June, 2016! After just a few short years, the AR Workshop concept has spread across the nation into over 120+ locations in 33 states! The vision to create an inspiring and charming place for all things DIY has now been shared with over one hundred new business owners and thousands of guests.

OUR STORY