Hydrate franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Hydrate franchise fee is $5,000 to $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $242,050 to $448,100, with about $60,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Hydrate FDD.
What are the Hydrate franchise fees and investment?
The Hydrate franchise requires a franchise fee of $5,000 to $45,000 and a total initial investment of $242,050 to $448,100. 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) | $5,000 to $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $242,050 to $448,100 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $60,000 |
| US locations | 17 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Franchising since | 2020 |
How does the Hydrate investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
Hydrate's minimum investment of $242,050 is above the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 48 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $5,000 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
By minimum investment, Hydrate belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Hydrate FDD?
Verify six parts of the Hydrate 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 Hydrate 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 Hydrate?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Hydrate:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Body and Brain (home based) | $10,000 | $244,800 to $532,000 |
| The Joint Chiropractic | $19,950 to $39,900 | $245,250 to $543,000 |
| Degree Wellness | $49,500 | $236,065 to $634,516 |
| Butterfly Home Care | $58,000 | $248,150 to $535,500 |
| QC Kinetix | $55,000 | $250,100 to $600,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hydrate franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Hydrate franchise ranges from $242,050 to $448,100, including a franchise fee of $5,000 to $45,000, 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 Hydrate franchise?
Hydrate lists a minimum of about $60,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Hydrate locations are there?
Hydrate reported 17 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 Hydrate been franchising?
Hydrate started offering franchises in 2020 after the company was founded in 2020.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Hydrate and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hydrate. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.