Joie De Vivre franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Joie De Vivre franchise fee is $100,000 to $150,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $45,832,500 to $86,700,000, with about $11,210,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Joie De Vivre FDD.
What are the Joie De Vivre franchise fees and investment?
The Joie De Vivre franchise requires a franchise fee of $100,000 to $150,000 and a total initial investment of $45,832,500 to $86,700,000. 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) | $100,000 to $150,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $45,832,500 to $86,700,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $11,210,000 |
| US locations | 14 |
| Industry | Hotels & Travel (Hotels & Lodging) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Franchising since | 2019 |
How does the Joie De Vivre investment compare with other hotels & travel franchises?
Joie De Vivre's minimum investment of $45,832,500 is above the median minimum investment of $7,607,385 across the 195 hotels & travel franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 24 of the other 194 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $100,000 compares with an industry median of $50,000.
By minimum investment, Joie De Vivre belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Joie De Vivre FDD?
Verify six parts of the Joie De Vivre 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 Joie De Vivre 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 Joie De Vivre?
These hotels & travel franchises have the closest minimum investment to Joie De Vivre:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Destination by Hyatt | $100,000 to $200,000 | $45,790,776 to $253,820,733 |
| The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | $100,000 | $46,830,426 to $161,465,733 |
| Hyatt Centric | $100,000 | $42,720,726 to $143,100,233 |
| JdV by Hyatt | $100,000 to $120,000 | $42,040,926 to $142,134,233 |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | $105,000 | $49,685,442 to $204,323,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Joie De Vivre franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Joie De Vivre franchise ranges from $45,832,500 to $86,700,000, including a franchise fee of $100,000 to $150,000, 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 Joie De Vivre franchise?
Joie De Vivre lists a minimum of about $11,210,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Joie De Vivre locations are there?
Joie De Vivre reported 14 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 Joie De Vivre been franchising?
Joie De Vivre started offering franchises in 2019 after the company was founded in 2018.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Joie De Vivre and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Joie De Vivre. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.