SailTime / PowerTime vs The Hot Spot
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both SailTime / PowerTime and The Hot Spot are recreation & entertainment franchises. SailTime / PowerTime requires an investment of $75K – $152K while The Hot Spot requires $80K – $155K. FranchiseVerdict rates SailTime / PowerTime B (Above average) and The Hot Spot B (Above average).
| Metric | SailTime / PowerTime | The Hot Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove averageAbove average | BAbove averageAbove average |
| Investment Range | $75K – $152K | $80K – $155K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | The greater of $8,700 annually or 7% of Gross Revenue (breakpoint discounts to 6% and 5% apply) | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/ACompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 23 | 9 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2009 | 2023 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$75K – $152K
$80K – $155K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$40K
Royalty Rate
The greater of $8,700 annually or 7% of Gross Revenue (breakpoint discounts to 6% and 5% apply)
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
23
9
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2009
2023
FDD Year
2025
2025