Expedia Cruises vs Wild Bill's
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Expedia Cruises and Wild Bill's are recreation & entertainment franchises. Expedia Cruises requires an investment of $149K – $259K while Wild Bill's requires $156K – $215K. FranchiseVerdict rates Expedia Cruises A (Strongest tier) and Wild Bill's A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Expedia Cruises | Wild Bill's |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tier | AStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $149K – $259K | $156K – $215K |
| Franchise Fee | $49K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 9.0% | Up to 5% of Gross Revenues for Third Party Products |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/AOutlet subset | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 93 | 21 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | -5 units | +1 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2008 | 2014 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$149K – $259K
$156K – $215K
Franchise Fee
$49K
$40K
Royalty Rate
9.0%
Up to 5% of Gross Revenues for Third Party Products
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AOutlet subset
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
93
21
Unit Growth (YoY)
-5 units
+1 units
Year Began Franchising
2008
2014
FDD Year
2026
2025