Lodging franchise opportunities
We track 221 lodging franchise brands; 206 disclose a minimum investment, with a median of $6,130,275. Initial franchise fees typically fall between $30,000 and $75,000 (middle half of disclosed fees). Every figure below is FDD-derived — where a brand won't say, we print "not disclosed" instead of guessing.
What lodging franchises cost: a snapshot
The 8 lodging brands with the most complete filings, cash-to-open low to high. The full list is below.
| Verification mark | Brand | Low | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best WesternFranchise fee $64,200 – $127,550 | $6,130,275 | $12,658,075 | $6,130,275 to $12,658,075 | |
| WoodSpring Suites (Choice Hotels)Franchise fee $50,000 – $60,000 | $8,461,190 | $11,236,342 | $8,461,190 to $11,236,342 | |
| Tru by HiltonFranchise fee $239,441 | $12,767,064 | $18,572,795 | $12,767,064 to $18,572,795 | |
| Painting With A TwistFranchise fee $26,000 – $26,500 | $121,500 | $261,000 | $121,500 to $261,000 | |
| Studio 6Franchise fee $41,300 | $6,812,341 | $9,217,088 | $6,812,341 to $9,217,088 | |
| Wine & DesignFranchise fee $25,000 | $46,160 | $95,000 | $46,160 to $95,000 | |
| Value PlaceFranchise fee $50,000 | $5,229,000 | $6,747,000 | $5,229,000 to $6,747,000 | |
| Sonesta ES SuitesFranchise fee $97,671 – $147,416 | $16,541,907 | $26,400,813 | $16,541,907 to $26,400,813 |
How much does a lodging franchise cost?
The median minimum investment across the 206 lodging brands that disclose one is $6,130,275; the middle half of disclosed minimums falls between $304,987 and $16,509,355. Format and real estate drive the spread — anchor on a specific brand's FDD Item 7.
What franchise fee and royalty do lodging brands charge?
The median disclosed initial franchise fee in lodging is $63,600 (middle half: $30,000–$75,000), and the median ongoing royalty is 5% of revenue. The fee is one line of the total investment — build-out and working capital usually dwarf it.
Which lodging franchises cost the least to open?
Among lodging brands with full cost data, the lowest disclosed minimum investments are Chef It Up! ($36,050 – $95,725), Wine & Design ($46,160 – $95,000), Bottle & Bottega ($97,800 – $162,250). A low minimum is a filed low, not an all-in promise — check each brand's full range.
How many lodging franchise brands are there?
Our dataset profiles 221 lodging franchise brands; 206 disclose investment figures and 45 meet our full-cost-data bar (fee, investment, royalty, and unit history all on file).
Lodging brands with full cost data (45 of 221)
Ranked by data completeness, then size. Where a brand won't disclose a figure, the cell says so.
| Brand | Cash to open | Franchise fee |
|---|---|---|
| Best Western | $6,130,275 – $12,658,075 | $64,200 – $127,550 |
| WoodSpring Suites (Choice Hotels) | $8,461,190 – $11,236,342 | $50,000 – $60,000 |
| Tru by Hilton | $12,767,064 – $18,572,795 | $239,441 |
| Painting With A Twist | $121,500 – $261,000 | $26,000 – $26,500 |
| Studio 6 | $6,812,341 – $9,217,088 | $41,300 |
| Wine & Design | $46,160 – $95,000 | $25,000 |
| Value Place | $5,229,000 – $6,747,000 | $50,000 |
| Sonesta ES Suites | $16,541,907 – $26,400,813 | $97,671 – $147,416 |
| Bottle & Bottega | $97,800 – $162,250 | $29,000 |
| Sonesta Simply Suites | $14,004,407 – $19,203,913 | $80,171 – $129,916 |
| Quality Inn (Choice Hotels) | $291,650 – $1,828,495 | $53,750 – $59,095 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham | $3,110,766 – $4,667,834 | $33,350 – $56,925 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham | $6,217,408 – $7,179,979 | $45,200 – $71,400 |
| Motel 6 | G6 Hospitality Franchising | $6,251,265 – $8,238,350 | $41,200 |
| La Quinta Inn | $12,220,607 – $15,244,470 | $73,350 – $100,975 |
| Econo Lodge (Choice Hotels) | $161,450 – $901,895 | $30,000 – $35,000 |
| Rodeway Inn | $116,045 – $648,895 | $20,000 – $200,000 |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton | $20,276,671 – $30,054,220 | $243,145 |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson | $1,953,039 – $12,477,789 | $66,295 – $126,645 |
| Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham | $6,816,044 – $8,450,250 | $51,950 – $72,650 |
| SureStay Hotel by Best Western | $5,354,975 – $8,265,975 | $44,300 – $64,050 |
| Ascend Hotel Collection (Choice Hotels) | $8,014,470 – $11,799,075 | $45,000 |
| Wingate by Wyndham | $9,324,418 – $14,861,112 | $47,100 – $70,775 |
| Four Points by Sheraton | $12,656,210 – $30,253,410 | $162,300 – $249,200 |
| Clarion | $410,345 – $2,594,395 | $45,000 |
| MainStay Suites (Choice Hotels) | $8,218,173 – $14,948,447 | $50,000 |
| Cobblestone Inn & Suites (Cobblestone Hotels) | $5,960,874 – $15,496,699 | $62,999 – $106,003 |
| Pinot's Palette | $101,466 – $250,599 | $48,915 – $61,285 |
| Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (Choice Hotels) | $8,183,050 – $12,989,550 | $50,550 – $105,550 |
| Red Lion Hotel (Red Lion Hotels) | $17,074,113 – $23,615,800 | $59,650 – $138,416 |
| GuestHouse (Red Lion Hotels) | $651,495 – $14,131,695 | $61,945 – $126,945 |
| Radisson | $10,025,800 – $54,721,800 | $98,650 – $122,150 |
| GameTruck | $170,000 – $359,199 | $117,700 – $200,699 |
| BounceU | $350,250 – $766,000 | $30,000 |
| Escapology | $249,667 – $1,468,300 | $37,500 |
| Wyndham | $49,130,156 – $86,065,031 | $179,135 – $197,535 |
| Games2U | $125,050 – $414,100 | $30,000 – $37,000 |
| BW Premier Collection | $613,765 – $6,890,025 | $33,300 – $48,000 |
| Jameson Inn | $4,814,200 – $8,465,500 | $20,000 |
| Pedal Pub | $117,450 – $270,400 | $94,085 – $206,108 |
| Contender eSports | $195,980 – $406,030 | $44,250 – $49,500 |
| Chef It Up! | $36,050 – $95,725 | $22,500 – $25,000 |
| Centerstone (Cobblestone Hotels) | $3,482,499 – $8,728,497 | $42,999 – $67,997 |
| Hotel RL (Red Lion Hotels) | $1,351,345 – $36,586,945 | $86,945 – $108,445 |
| Park Inn by Radisson | $2,909,289 – $18,586,039 | $72,545 – $117,895 |
The remaining 176 lodging brands disclose only partial figures. Browse all 221 in the directory, honest gaps included.
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