Nautical Boat Club
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 25
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Nautical Boat Club
Nautical Boat Club is the first and only Boating Country Club, offering a unique and affordable way to enjoy the boating experience. Instead of buying a boat, you can join the club and have access to guaranteed reservations, unlimited boat use, and free water toys. The best part? There is no need for cleaning, maintenance, or repairs, and you don't have to worry about slip fees, towing, or launching. Say goodbye to loan or insurance payments and property taxes! The Boating Country Club experience provided by Nautical Boat Club is unlike any other. With the newest boats, unparalleled availability, and personalized service, you can expect an exceptional boating experience. Unlike rentals, leases, or timeshares, you have unlimited use of the entire fleet for over 300 days a year. Nautical Boat Club has premium ports of call all over the country, ensuring convenient access to boating adventures wherever you are. With outstanding reviews and a solid reputation as America's favorite Boating Country Club, Nautical Boat Club is the go-to choice for boating enthusiasts. Don't buy a boat - join the club and experience the joy of boating without the hassle and expenses. Start your boating journey today with Nautical Boat Club!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
7.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations25
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$547k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.