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CruiseOne

Based on 2025 FDD · 10 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
95
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$13K – $21K
MinMid: $17KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$11K
Royalty Rate
3%
Ad Fund Rate
25%
Total Burden
3.3%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
1,954
+221 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 13.0%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
96.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
1.0 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$138K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

CruiseOne vs. Travel Average

MetricCruiseOneTravel Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return96.9%▲15.5%
Total Investment$17K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every CruiseOne franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is CruiseOne's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does CruiseOne disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.