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How Much Does a Expedia Cruises Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Expedia Cruises franchise costs between $113,800 and $199,245 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,000.

$113,800

Minimum Investment

$199,245

Maximum Investment

$49,000

Franchise Fee

Expedia Cruises Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,000

Fee Range $29,000 – $49,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $49,000

Expedia Cruises Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Expedia Cruises franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,000

Costs incurred prior to opening Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed $49,000

Real Estate $32,250 – $87,500

Leasehold Improvements $30,000 – $80,000

Premises Lease Security Deposit As Arranged $2,250 – $7,500

Equipment & Assets $29,000 – $46,500

Office Furniture and Furnishings (10) $15,000 – $22,000

Signage and Merchandising (7) $9,000 – $14,000

Computers and Software Lump Sum $3,000 – $6,000

Office Equipment and Supplies $2,000 – $4,500

Training $1,500 – $8,245

In-person Training - Your Transportation and Accommodation As Arranged $1,500 – $6,000

In-person Training - Additional Trainee Transportation and Accommodation As Arranged $0 – $1,750

In-person Training - Additional Trainee As Arranged $0 – $495

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $2,050 – $8,000

Professional Fees As Arranged · As Arranged $500 – $3,500

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $800 – $2,000

Business Licenses and Permits Lump Sum $500 – $1,500

Utilities and Telephone Deposit As Arranged $250 – $1,000

Total Estimated Investment $113,800 – $199,245

How Does Expedia Cruises Compare to Other Travel & Lodging Franchises?

Expedia Cruises's minimum investment of $113,800 is below the Travel & Lodging industry median. The median minimum investment for Travel & Lodging franchises is $134,075.

$113,800

Expedia Cruises Min

$134,075

Travel & Lodging Median Min

$199,245

Expedia Cruises Max

$324,000

Travel & Lodging Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Expedia Cruises?

The total startup cost for a Expedia Cruises franchise ranges from $113,800 to $199,245, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $32,250 to $87,500.

How much is the Expedia Cruises franchise fee?

The Expedia Cruises franchise fee is $49,000, with a range of $29,000 to $49,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Expedia Cruises a good investment?

Expedia Cruises requires a total franchise investment of $113,800 to $199,245 and scores Legal Risk: 77/100, Training: 74/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Expedia Cruises franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Expedia Cruises franchise owner make?

Expedia Cruises franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,967,875 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Expedia Cruises franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.