How much does a Daycation franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $219,000–$399,000, including a $59,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Daycation franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Daycation scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Daycation franchise

Senior Daycare Services Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$219,000–$399,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Daycation worth it? How it compares to 34 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	steeper than 71% of senior & home care franchises
Startup cost	from $219,000	pricier than 94% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.7%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

One affiliate-owned location (Rocklin, CA) 2025 gross sales ~$1.06M. Estimated royalties $73,979; marketing fund $10,568. Cherry-picking: single location, affiliate-owned, no franchisee performance data.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 franchises signed but not yet open; no historical failure data; brand new franchisor.

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Franchisor's framing: One affiliate-owned location (Rocklin, CA) 2025 gross sales ~$1.06M. Estimated royalties $73,97…

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Daycation franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Daycation franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $219,000–$399,000, including a $59,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Daycation franchise owners make?: One affiliate-owned location (Rocklin, CA) 2025 gross sales ~$1.06M. Estimated royalties $73,979; marketing fund $10,568. Cherry-picking: single location, affiliate-owned, no franchisee performance data. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Daycation franchise failure rate?: 2 franchises signed but not yet open; no historical failure data; brand new franchisor.
Is a Daycation franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Daycation scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Daycation or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.