How much does a Compass by Margaritaville franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $135,550–$305,550, including a $65,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Compass by Margaritaville franchise owners make?

Compass by Margaritaville discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Compass by Margaritaville franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Compass by Margaritaville scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Compass by Margaritaville franchise

Hotel Franchise · FDD 2014 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$135,550–$305,550

Total fees

6.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Compass by Margaritaville worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $135,550	about average (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No Item 19 financial performance representations disclosed in provided excerpts.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

5 open hotels, 7 not yet open as of 12/31/2025; system development stage.

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Compass by Margaritaville franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Compass by Margaritaville franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $135,550–$305,550, including a $65,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Compass by Margaritaville franchise owners make?: Compass by Margaritaville discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Compass by Margaritaville franchise failure rate?: 5 open hotels, 7 not yet open as of 12/31/2025; system development stage.
Is a Compass by Margaritaville franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Compass by Margaritaville scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2014). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Compass by Margaritaville or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.