Quick Verdict · who it fits
Cruisin' Tikis fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale hospitality concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$105K - $704K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$70K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$121k franchisee-owned units
System size (Item 20)
62 +50
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
6+ yrs
Company-owned units
11
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$12k
Median
$121k
P75
$2.19M
▪ n = 51 units · franchisee-owned units · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$120,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
36
Total units open
1 net
Units opened last year
35 at start of 2024; 36 at end of 2024
Not specifically itemized for net closure count
Units closed last year
1 unit
Net unit growth
2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Cruisin' Tikis ranks against 81 Hospitality & Travel peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
11th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
81st pct · of 81 peers
System size
56th pct · of 81 peers
Hospitality & Travel industry averages
Avg investment
$7.6M - $24.5M
Avg franchise fee
$42K
Avg system size
241
Franchises analyzed
81
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruisin' Tikis | Disclosed | $70K | $105K - $704K | 6% | 62 |
| Nautical Boat ClubsSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $397K - $697K | 6% | 25 |
| CpBiggest system | Disclosed | $11K | $2K - $21K | 1.5–3% | 3,124 |
| TaTop-rated in category | None | $140K | $1.5M - $14.1M | 2–4.5% | 33 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
The 2026 Brew Culture Franchise, LLC disclosure reports a $2,550,624 median across 297 franchised stands against a $940,500 to $2,283,500 investment, a ten-store minimum commitment, and a closed application window.
Cruisin' Tikis requires a $69,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $105,019–$703,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Cruisin' Tikis is franchised by TourScale Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Cruisin' Tikis discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $120,778. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Net Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Cruisin' Tikis has 62 total locations, with 50 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Cruisin' Tikis grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Cruisin' Tikis discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $24,975, a transfer fee of $24,975. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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