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The Hot Spot vs SailTime / PowerTime

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Hot Spot and SailTime / PowerTime are recreation & entertainment franchises. The Hot Spot requires an investment of $80K – $155K while SailTime / PowerTime requires $75K – $152K. The Hot Spot discloses average revenue of $551K; SailTime / PowerTime does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates The Hot Spot A (Top Quintile) and SailTime / PowerTime B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$80K – $155K
$75K – $152K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
The greater of $8,700 annually or 7% of Gross Revenue (breakpoint discounts to 6% and 5% apply)
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$551K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
9
23
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2009
FDD Year
2025
2026