Source: FranopolisHydralive
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor’s franchise is for a clinic providing hydration therapy and related services and/or products the franchisor may designate from time to time, with a goal of providing consistent, timely, and professional services emphasizing security and appreciation for the franchisor’s customers.
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Read More About The Business
Hydralive Holdings LLC is now the 100% owner of Hydralive Franchising LLC.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Hydralive Franchising LLC is a Georgia limited liability company organized December 2, 2019.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our franchise is for a clinic providing hydration therapy and related services and/or products we may designate from time to time, with a goal of providing consistent, timely, and professional services emphasizing security and appreciation for our customers.
Hydralive Holdings LLC is now the 100% owner of Hydralive Franchising LLC.
Source NotesHydralive Franchising LLC is a Georgia limited liability company organized December 2, 2019.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer System, Security Cameras & Telephones | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Computer System, Security Cameras & Telephones (6) $2,000 $5,000 |
| Optional washer and dryer | $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 24 You may also purchase an optional washer and dryer for an estimated $1,500. |
| Franchise Location – One Month Rent & Security Deposit | $4,000 to $9,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 Franchise Location – One Month Rent & Security Deposit (2) $4,000 $9,000 |
| Legal and Accounting | $0 to $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Legal and Accounting (9) $0 $2,500 |
| Architect | $9,200 to $12,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Architect $9,200 $12,000 |
| Equipment | $101,900 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Equipment (11) $101,900 $101,900 |
| Opening Advertising | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Opening Advertising (10) $10,000 $20,000 |
| Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months (13) $ 15,000 $30,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 to $3,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance (4) $2,000 $3,500 |
| Signage | $4,000 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Signage (7) $ 4,000 $15,000 |
| Estimated Investment to Develop Initial Location within Development Area | $207,650 to $446,900 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 25 Estimated Investment to Develop Initial Location within Development Area $207,650 to $446,900 |
| Utility Deposits and Business Licenses | $350 to $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Utility Deposits and Business Licenses (8) $350 $3,000 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment — single location | $257,150 to $496,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Total Estimated Initial Investment (14) $257,150 $496,400 |
| Clinic Furniture | $30,000 to $40,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Clinic Furniture (12) $30,000 $40,000 |
| Area Development Fee — two-location agreement | $91,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 25 Area Development Fee (Note 1) $91,500 |
| Total — two-location development rights and opening initial clinic | $299,150 to $538,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 25 Total (Note 2,3) $299,150 to $538,400 (excluding real property) |
| Leasehold Improvement | $10,000 to $180,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 Leasehold Improvement (3) $10,000 $180,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $49,500 $49,500 |
| Clinic Supplies | $19,200 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Clinic Supplies (5) $19,200 $25,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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The non-refundable Initial Franchise Fee for one Hydralive Clinic location is Forty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500)
2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
- Royalty Fee 7% of weekly Gross Revenue
View Disclosed Terms
- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
Brand Fund Fee Currently, 1% of weekly Gross Revenue; We reserve the right to increase the Brand Fund Fee to not more than 2% of weekly Gross Revenue upon 30 days’ notice to you.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Training Requested By You | Additional Training Requested By You Currently $500 per day, plus travel and expenses. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Non Compliance Fee | Non Compliance Fee Up to $500 per incident. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Brand Fund Fee | Brand Fund Fee Currently, 1% of weekly Gross Revenue; We reserve the right to increase the Brand Fund Fee to not more than 2% of weekly Gross Revenue upon 30 days’ notice to you. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Development Fee — six clinics | The Development Fee for six clinics is Two Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($231,500). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional development fee per clinic after sixth | In special circumstances we may consider the sale of further additional Hydralive clinics (up to ten clinics) for an additional fee of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for each franchise to be developed after the 6 th clinic. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Medical Director(s) Fees — Indirect Supervision | Medical Director(s) Fees Indirect Supervision $250 monthly Monthly. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development Fee — four clinics | The Development Fee for four clinics is One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($165,500). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The non-refundable Initial Franchise Fee for one Hydralive Clinic location is Forty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development Fee — two clinics | The Development Fee for our minimum requirement of two Hydralive clinics to be developed is Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred ($91,500). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| POS/CRM Platform Fee | POS/CRM Platform Fee $728 to $828 Monthly. Paid to a designated supplier. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Unauthorized Failure to Be Open | Unauthorized Failure to Be Open $250 per unauthorized day you are closed without written permission from us. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Review for Approval of Supplier | Review for Approval of Supplier Our cost to evaluate the proposed supplier. We currently charge $40 per hour. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Advertising Cooperative | Advertising Cooperative When cooperative formed: Up to 2% of Gross Revenue | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Medical Director(s) Fees — Direct Supervision | Medical Director(s) Fees Direct Supervision – Currently $1,000 to $2,500 depending on services offered and state specific requirements. Monthly. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Late Payment Charges | Late Payment Charges 10% of Amount Due plus maximum interest allowed by law, but not to exceed 1.5% per month. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| National Conference Fee | National Conference Fee When implemented, $1,000 per year with the first payment due upon the one-year anniversary from the opening date | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local Advertising Services Fee | Local Advertising Services Fee You must spend at least $2,000 each month on advertising mediums that are specifically directed and executed by the Local Advertising Services Program. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $10,000, plus fee up to $5,000 if we provide training to employees. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 7% of weekly Gross Revenue | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| CRM Marketing Plug-In Fee | CRM Marketing Plug-In Fee $198 to $348 Monthly. Paid to a designated supplier. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Telehealth Technology | Telehealth Technology $50 Monthly. Paid to Franchisor for the management of software. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Fee for Sale of Prohibited Products or Services | Fee for Sale of Prohibited Products or Services $2,500 Upon demand. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Development Fee — five clinics | The Development Fee for five clinics is One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($199,500). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development Fee — three clinics | The Development Fee for three Hydralive clinics is One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($129,500). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor may, however, agree in writing to allow someone other than an owner to act as the on-premises manager.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor requires you to participate in the supervision of the franchise.
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You or your Operating Partner must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (other than vacation periods).
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We may, however, agree in writing to allow someone other than an owner to act as the on-premises manager.
We require you to participate in the supervision of the franchise.
Source NotesYou or your Operating Partner must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (other than vacation periods).
Territory
SourcesThere is no minimum sales quota for maintaining the Protected Territory granted for your franchise, or other circumstance that gives the franchisor the right to modify your territory, if you are otherwise in compliance with all of your agreements with the franchisor.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your Franchise Agreement does not provide any rights of first refusal for additional locations. Except by written agreement with the franchisor you do not receive the right to acquire additional franchises within your territory.
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You may not relocate your franchised location without the franchisor’s prior written approval.
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Your Franchise Agreement does not provide any rights of first refusal for additional locations. Except by written agreement with us you do not receive the right to acquire additional franchises within your territory.
There is no minimum sales quota for maintaining the Protected Territory granted for your franchise, or other circumstance that gives us the right to modify your territory, if you are otherwise in compliance with all of your agreements with us.
Source NotesYou may not relocate your franchised location without our prior written approval.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor will provide one (1) days of on-site Opening assistance.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
The amount must be spent in a sixty (60) day period starting thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the location opens to the public.
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The franchisor will provide you with layout designs and other information, (if and when needed for your lease negotiation process) including specifications and sources for construction, fixtures and furnishings required for your Franchised Business from the franchisor’s approved architect.
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We will provide one (1) days of on-site Opening assistance.
The amount must be spent in a sixty (60) day period starting thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the location opens to the public.
Source NotesWe will provide you with layout designs and other information, (if and when needed for your lease negotiation process) including specifications and sources for construction, fixtures and furnishings required for your Franchised Business from our approved architect.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer, directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to you.
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Source NotesWe do not offer, directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to you.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2022
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor’s franchise is for a clinic providing hydration therapy and related services and/or products the franchisor may designate from time to time, with a goal of providing consistent, timely, and professional services emphasizing security and appreciation for the franchisor’s customers.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Hydralive Holdings LLC is now the 100% owner of Hydralive Franchising LLC.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Hydralive Franchising LLC is a Georgia limited liability company organized December 2, 2019.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our franchise is for a clinic providing hydration therapy and related services and/or products we may designate from time to time, with a goal of providing consistent, timely, and professional services emphasizing security and appreciation for our customers.
Hydralive Holdings LLC is now the 100% owner of Hydralive Franchising LLC.
Source NotesHydralive Franchising LLC is a Georgia limited liability company organized December 2, 2019.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Brandon Stewart (President and CEO), Christy Johnson (Marketing Director), Brent Green (Director of Operations) and Lewis Callaway (Director of Finance).
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Brandon Stewart: President and CEO
Christy Johnson: Marketing Director
Brent Green: Director of Operations
Source NotesLewis Callaway: Director of Finance
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must use signs, furnishings, supplies, fixtures and equipment, which comply with the franchisor’s standards and specifications.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 · Item 8 · View Source
The franchisor will complete the franchisor’s review promptly, generally within ninety (90) days.
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During the franchisor’s last fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the franchisor was not the supplier of any services and collected no rebates.
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You must use signs, furnishings, supplies, fixtures and equipment, which comply with our standards and specifications.
We will complete our review promptly, generally within ninety (90) days.
Source NotesDuring our last fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we were not the supplier of any services and collected no rebates.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer, directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to you.
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Source NotesWe do not offer, directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to you.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor will provide one (1) days of on-site Opening assistance.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
The amount must be spent in a sixty (60) day period starting thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the location opens to the public.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
The franchisor will provide you with layout designs and other information, (if and when needed for your lease negotiation process) including specifications and sources for construction, fixtures and furnishings required for your Franchised Business from the franchisor’s approved architect.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11 · View Source
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We will provide one (1) days of on-site Opening assistance.
The amount must be spent in a sixty (60) day period starting thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the location opens to the public.
Source NotesWe will provide you with layout designs and other information, (if and when needed for your lease negotiation process) including specifications and sources for construction, fixtures and furnishings required for your Franchised Business from our approved architect.
12Territory
Your Franchise Agreement does not provide any rights of first refusal for additional locations. Except by written agreement with the franchisor you do not receive the right to acquire additional franchises within your territory.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 12 · View Source
There is no minimum sales quota for maintaining the Protected Territory granted for your franchise, or other circumstance that gives the franchisor the right to modify your territory, if you are otherwise in compliance with all of your agreements with the franchisor.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 43 · Item 12 · View Source
You may not relocate your franchised location without the franchisor’s prior written approval.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 12 · View Source
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Your Franchise Agreement does not provide any rights of first refusal for additional locations. Except by written agreement with us you do not receive the right to acquire additional franchises within your territory.
There is no minimum sales quota for maintaining the Protected Territory granted for your franchise, or other circumstance that gives us the right to modify your territory, if you are otherwise in compliance with all of your agreements with us.
Source NotesYou may not relocate your franchised location without our prior written approval.
13Trademarks
There is no pending infringement, opposition or cancellation involving the Mark; no known superior rights or infringing uses actually known to the franchisor that could materially affect your use of the Mark; and no pending material litigation involving the Mark.
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Source NotesThere is no pending infringement, opposition or cancellation involving the Mark; no known superior rights or infringing uses actually known to us that could materially affect your use of the Mark; and no pending material litigation involving the Mark.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You must not photocopy, scan, photograph or duplicate in any way, any part of the Confidential Operating Manual(s) without the franchisor’s written consent.
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Source NotesYou must not photocopy, scan, photograph or duplicate in any way, any part of the Confidential Operating Manual(s) without our written consent.
15Owner Participation
The franchisor may, however, agree in writing to allow someone other than an owner to act as the on-premises manager.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
The franchisor requires you to participate in the supervision of the franchise.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 15 · View Source
You or your Operating Partner must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (other than vacation periods).
2025 FDD · PDF Page 151 · Item 15 · View Source
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We may, however, agree in writing to allow someone other than an owner to act as the on-premises manager.
We require you to participate in the supervision of the franchise.
Source NotesYou or your Operating Partner must work a minimum of 40 hours per week (other than vacation periods).
16Products And Services You Can Sell
If you would like to sell any product, service, equipment or program which is not a part of the System, then you must seek and obtain the franchisor’s advance written permission.
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You may only sell System products and services at retail, and you may not engage in the wholesale sale and/or distribution of any System product, service, equipment or other component, or any related product or service.
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If you would like to sell any product, service, equipment or program which is not a part of the System, then you must seek and obtain our advance written permission.
Source NotesYou may only sell System products and services at retail, and you may not engage in the wholesale sale and/or distribution of any System product, service, equipment or other component, or any related product or service.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2022, the FDD reports 1 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Source NotesFranchised 2022 0 1 +1
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
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Exhibit A contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2024, 2023, 2022. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
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Our fiscal year end is December 31.
Source NotesAttached as Exhibit “A” are our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
22Agreements
The documents listed in this section include a confidentiality agreement, a non-compete agreement, a lease assignment and state-specific supplements. Review the applicable agreements before signing; the list does not mean every form applies to every buyer.
2025 FDD · PDF Pages 63, 64 · Item 22 · View Source
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Exhibit “E” Form of Key-Employee Manager Confidentiality Agreement
Exhibit “M” Form of Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement for Franchise Agreement
Exhibit “N” Form of Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement for Area Development Agreement
Exhibit “J” Form of Conditional Assignment and Assumption of Leases
Source NotesExhibit “P” State Specific and Other Addenda and Riders
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