Sea Love

Sea Love

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Retail · Other Retail Businesses

Investment min
$130K
Total: $130K–$320K
Avg gross revenue
$333K
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$60K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6% of Gross Sales
Locations
14
Franchising since 2023

Description

What is Sea Love?

Sea Love represents an innovative retail concept that brings the tranquility and beauty of coastal living to customers nationwide. Founded in 2020, this emerging franchise has quickly made waves in the retail sector by offering a carefully curated collection of beach-inspired home décor, accessories, and lifestyle products that capture the essence of seaside serenity. What sets Sea Love apart is their commitment to creating an immersive shopping experience that transports customers to their favorite coastal destinations. Each location is thoughtfully designed to evoke the peaceful atmosphere of beachside boutiques, featuring a signature mix of nautical-themed merchandise, locally-sourced artisanal products, and exclusive Sea Love branded items. The franchise stands out for its dedication to sustainability and ocean conservation, incorporating eco-friendly products and supporting marine preservation initiatives through various partnerships. This commitment resonates strongly with environmentally conscious consumers and helps franchise owners establish meaningful connections within their communities. Franchise owners benefit from a comprehensive support system that includes detailed merchandising guidance, marketing strategies, and ongoing operational assistance. The business model is designed to thrive in various market locations, from coastal towns to inland communities, appealing to customers who appreciate maritime aesthetics and beach-inspired living. As a relatively young franchise experiencing steady growth, Sea Love offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to be part of an expanding brand that combines retail expertise with coastal charm. The concept particularly appeals to business owners who share a passion for creating beautiful spaces and delivering exceptional customer experiences while promoting sustainable retail practices.

  • Hands-on creative experiences
  • Coastal destination focus
  • Private event workshops
  • Candle-making studio
  • Date-night activities
  • Home-fragrance retail

Location Analysis

Where Sea Love wins

Sea Love's current footprint is concentrated in the Southeast U.S., specifically along Florida's Atlantic coast and Central Florida. Named markets include New Smyrna Beach (the founding studio), the Daytona Beach area, and Greater Orlando/Winter Garden. Clustering patterns indicate placement in coastal Florida tourism towns and beach destinations near the brand's Volusia County origin, with studios situated in walkable downtown districts, historic main streets, and boardwalk-adjacent retail. Secondary clustering appears in lifestyle retail centers of Southeast metro suburbs, while presence outside the Southeast remains thin and scattered. The business model targets adult women in social groups, couples, families, tourists, seasonal visitors, and corporate/team-building bookings, suggesting appeal in trade areas with both visitor traffic and residential density. Location requirements emphasize small-format storefronts combining a pouring bar with merchandise display, high-visibility walkable placements, foot traffic from tourism and entertainment districts, ventilation for fragrance work, and seating for group events. The brand appears designed for small tourist towns and mid-size to larger metro suburbs where visitor flow or dense residential areas support group bookings, with middle to upper-middle income demographics exhibiting discretionary spending on experiences and home goods. Prospective franchisees should conduct territory-level due diligence, validate year-round versus seasonal traffic patterns, assess local competition for experience-based activities, and confirm that site-specific foot traffic and event demand align with the dual workshop-retail revenue model.
Total Locations
15
Franchise units
14
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Sea Love

Avg gross revenue$333,096
Investment range$129,750 – $320,000
Investment midpoint$224,875
Brand fund2% of Gross Sales
Royalty6% of Gross Sales
Franchise fee$59,500
Min. net worth$250,000
Min. liquid capital$80,000

Veteran discount available

Sea Love participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Sea Love presents an early-stage franchise opportunity in the experiential retail sector, with an investment range of $129,750 to $320,000 and a uniform franchise fee of $59,500. Founded in 2020 and operating just 14 units, the brand reflects significant franchise-system immaturity; investors should expect limited infrastructure, evolving support protocols, and minimal track record for validation. The reported gross revenue of $333,096 provides a reference point but offers no insight into profitability, operating margins, or unit-level economics without corresponding expense data. The business model combines hands-on fragrance and candle-making experiences with retail merchandise, creating operational complexity through dual revenue streams—workshop bookings and product sales—that demand skilled staff, inventory management, and event coordination. Scalability hinges on replicating the group-activity appeal and local marketing effectiveness demonstrated in the founding Florida coastal markets, yet the thin geographic footprint suggests unproven portability beyond tourist-driven trade areas. Practical risks include dependence on discretionary experience spending, seasonal visitor patterns in resort towns, and the challenge of sustaining repeat local business alongside one-time tourist transactions. Prospective franchisees should conduct granular unit-level financial reviews, verify support capacity given the small system size, and assess whether their target market can generate sufficient group bookings and walk-in traffic to support the combined workshop-retail format.
Did you know? Sea Love, an experiential retail franchise in the Other Retail Businesses subsector, requires a total investment between $129,750 and $320,000. The franchise fee is set at $59,500. Founded in 2020, the brand operates 14 units, primarily clustered in coastal Florida tourism markets and Southeast metro suburbs.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Sea Love works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$130K–$320K
Most common
$129,750
Minimum
$224,875
Midpoint
$320,000
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $224,875 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$435K
YOY change (2025 -> 2026)
-27%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Sea Love has an average gross revenue of $333K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+27% YoY
14 units open as of 2026 FDD+3 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Sea Love's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Sea Love franchise typically ranges between $129,750.00 and $320,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Sea Love
Sea Love
$333K avg revenue · 14+ US franchises

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