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Cruise Planners vs KFC

Franchise Comparison 2026

Cruise Planners is a recreation & entertainment franchise, while KFC operates in quick-service restaurants. Cruise Planners requires an investment of $2K – $21K while KFC requires $1.9M – $3.8M. In terms of revenue, KFC reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. KFC has SBA lending data on file with a 12.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cruise Planners A (Strongest tier) and KFC B (Above average).

Investment Range
$2K – $21K
$1.9M – $3.8M
Franchise Fee
$695
$45K
Royalty Rate
1.5%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
12.3% (281 loans)
Total Units
3,125
3,638
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2016
FDD Year
2026
2025