Key Numbers
86
Total units open
as of December 31, 2025
4
Units opened last year
during 2025
2
Units closed last year
ceased operations during 2025
-5
Net unit growth
from 98 units at start of 2025 to 93 at end of 2025
Expedia Cruises Franchise
Franchised by CruiseShipCenters USA Inc. · FDD 2026
Hospitality & Travel FDD 2026 Founded 2007 · 19+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from CruiseShipCenters USA Inc.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$149K - $259K
Franchise fee
$49K
System size
93 (+4)
Royalty
9%
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Expedia Cruises fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale hospitality concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓Strong unit retention (1.1% closure ratio)
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠High royalty: 9.0% vs industry 5.0%
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$149K - $259K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$49K
Royalty (Item 6)
9% + 4% ad
System size (Item 20)
93 +4
Years in business
19+ yrs
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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.
What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 9% + ad fund 4% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (9%)
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Ad fund (4%)
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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
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4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
3
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Expedia Cruises ranks against 81 Hospitality & Travel peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
13th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
62nd pct · of 81 peers
System size
65th 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 Expedia Cruises stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia Cruises | Disclosed | $49K | $149K - $259K | 9% | 93 |
| Grand Welcome Similar price | Disclosed | $49K | $68K - $170K | 8% | 62 |
| 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 Expedia Cruises franchise cost?
Expedia Cruises requires a $49,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $149,300–$258,545, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Expedia Cruises?
Expedia Cruises is franchised by CruiseShipCenters USA Inc., 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 Expedia Cruises disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Expedia Cruises discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does Expedia Cruises charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 9% and an advertising fund contribution of 4% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Expedia Cruises locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Expedia Cruises has 93 total locations, with 4 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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