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