Hydralive franchise
2025 filing · April 30, 2025GrowingShares sales figures
Hydralive at a glance
A hydration therapy clinic offering fluids, vitamins and electrolytes. At the end of 2024 there were 4 Hydralive locations in the US, 1 franchised and 3 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- Hydralive Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Typical size
- 1,250–2,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $257K–$496K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- For a territory of about 75,000 people
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of weekly gross revenue; it can rise to 2%
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
Where it is
- US locations, 2024
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2022–2024
- States
- 2
- Most in Alabama and Georgia
From Hydralive Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Hydralive among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Hydralive | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $376,775 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,500 | Higher than 64% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a Hydralive franchise costs
Opening one Hydralive costs an estimated $257,150 to $496,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvement ($10,000 to $180,000) and equipment ($101,900). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Made Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | ||
| Franchise Location – One Month Rent & Security Deposit | $4,000 | $9,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvement | $10,000 | $180,000 | |
| To Be Made Insurance | $2,000 | $3,500 | |
| Clinic Supplies | $19,200 | $25,000 | |
| Computer System, Security Cameras & Telephones | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Signage | $4,000 | $15,000 | |
| Utility Deposits and Business Licenses | $350 | $3,000 | |
| Legal and Accounting | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Opening Advertising | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Equipment | $101,900 | ||
| Architect | $9,200 | $12,000 | |
| Clinic Furniture | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $257,150 | $496,400 | |
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 21
Hydralive franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, for a territory of about 75,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of weekly gross revenue; it can rise to 2%. |
| Telehealth Technology | $50 |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000, plus fee up to $5,000 if we provide training to employees. |
| Additional Training Requested By You | Currently $500 per day, plus travel and expenses. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 16
Other fees as filed, from pages 17–20. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Hydralive publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 57
How Hydralive compares
Of the 121 spa franchises on this site, Hydralive is the 39th cheapest to open and the 69th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Hydralive | Typical spa brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $257K | $334K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $496K | $670K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 4 | 9 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 2.1% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 85 of 121 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 121 brands in spa franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 (+1) | 3 | +1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 60
Where Hydralive locations are
At the end of 2024, Hydralive had locations in 2 states. The most are in Alabama and Georgia.
- Alabama3
- Georgia1
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, page 61
Who owns Hydralive?
Hydralive franchises are sold by Hydralive Franchising LLC.
From Hydralive Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Hydralive Franchising LLC, 2025 filing, litigation on page 14, bankruptcy on page 14
Hydralive filings
The figures on this page come from Hydralive Franchising LLC’s 2025 filing, issued April 30, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | April 30, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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