Hydralive franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Hydralive franchise fee is $49,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $130,750 to $212,600, with about $30,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Hydralive FDD.
What are the Hydralive franchise fees and investment?
The Hydralive franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,500 and a total initial investment of $130,750 to $212,600. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $49,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $130,750 to $212,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $30,000 |
| US locations | 4 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care |
| Headquarters | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Hydralive investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
Hydralive's minimum investment of $130,750 is above the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 83 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,500 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
By minimum investment, Hydralive belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Hydralive FDD?
Verify six parts of the Hydralive Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Hydralive discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Hydralive?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Hydralive:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Elder-Well | $48,500 | $130,900 to $507,650 |
| Brightstar Care | $25,000 to $50,000 | $132,499 to $235,038 |
| Majestic Residences | $49,500 | $133,190 to $870,185 |
| FirstLight Home Care | $50,000 | $126,825 to $218,820 |
| Mastercare | $45,000 | $125,800 to $223,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hydralive franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Hydralive franchise ranges from $130,750 to $212,600, including a franchise fee of $49,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Hydralive franchise?
Hydralive lists a minimum of about $30,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Hydralive locations are there?
Hydralive reported 4 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Hydralive been franchising?
Hydralive started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2019.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Hydralive and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hydralive. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.