Key Numbers
42
Total units open
7 franchised units
Units opened last year
2 franchised units
Units closed last year
7
Net unit growth
Casago Franchise
Franchised by Casago International LLC · FDD 2025
Hospitality & Travel FDD 2025 Founded 2020 · 6+ yrs No Item 19
Data extracted from Casago International LLC's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$23K - $1.3M
Franchise fee
$14K
System size
125 (+98)
Royalty
1.5–3.5%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Casago fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale hospitality concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Low entry fee: $14,000 (industry median: $38,000)
- ✓125 units — strong system scale
- ✓No disclosed Item 3 litigation
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠No Item 19 disclosure — buyers fly blind on revenue
- ⚠No exclusive territory — franchisor can open nearby
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$23K - $1.3M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$14K
Royalty (Item 6)
1.5–3.5% + 0.5–1% ad
System size (Item 20)
125 +98
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
6+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
5 days
Company-owned units
6
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 1.5–3.5% + ad fund 0.5–1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (1.5–3.5%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
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Risks to review
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Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Casago ranks against 81 Hospitality & Travel peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
6th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
21st pct · of 81 peers
System size
70th 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
How Casago stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casago | None | $14K | $23K - $1.3M | 1.5–3.5% | 125 |
| Membership Hotel Organization Similar price | Disclosed | $10K | $72K - $1.2M | — | 3 |
| Cp Biggest system | Disclosed | $11K | $2K - $21K | 1.5–3% | 3,124 |
| Ta Top-rated in category | None | $140K | $1.5M - $14.1M | 2–4.5% | 33 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Casago franchise cost?
Casago requires a $14,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $23,000–$1,287,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Casago?
Casago is franchised by Casago International 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.
Does Casago disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
No. Casago does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
What ongoing fees does Casago charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.5%-1.5% by revenue tier and an advertising fund contribution of 0.5%-1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Casago locations are there?
As of their 2025 FDD, Casago has 125 total locations, with 98 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does Casago offer franchisee training and support?
Yes. Casago's most recent FDD documents approximately 5 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Does Casago grant exclusive territory?
No. Casago does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
What are the renewal and exit terms?
Per the FDD, Casago discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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