Quick Verdict · who it fits
Hydrate IV Bar fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging senior care concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$242K - $448K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
12 +4
Years in business
6+ yrs
Company-owned units
5
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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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.
23
Total units open
6
Units opened last year
6
Units closed last year
6 terminated
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Hydrate IV Bar ranks against 110 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
81st pct · of 110 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 110 peers
System size
29th pct · of 110 peers
Senior Care industry averages
Avg investment
$200K - $429K
Avg franchise fee
$51K
Avg system size
179
Franchises analyzed
110
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrate IV Bar | Disclosed | $50K | $242K - $448K | 8% | 12 |
| Ellie FamSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $189K - $445K | 3.95–7.5% | 249 |
| Health MartBiggest system | None | — | — | — | 3,907 |
| Clear Lakes DentalTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $62K | $554K - $1.9M | 7% | 8 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Hydrate IV Bar requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $242,050–$448,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Hydrate IV Bar discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Hydrate IV Bar has 12 total locations, with 4 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Hydrate IV Bar 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.
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