Motel
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$195K - $8.9M
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$41K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
System Size
1,197 units
Item 20 — Outlets & Franchisee Info (+2 new)
Years in Business
41+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1985
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Agreement Term
20 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 176 Hospitality & Travel peersHospitality & Travel Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$950,798 – $6,058,001
Avg Franchise Fee
$47,646
Avg System Size
166 units
Franchises Analyzed
176
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