Ascend Hotel Collection charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Ascend Hotel Collection franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $519/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Ascend Hotel Collection has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 4 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Ascend Hotel Collection franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Ascend Hotel Collection offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Ascend Hotel Collection currently operates 182 locations (2025 FDD) (182 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 2.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 1.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Ascend Hotel Collection is 8.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Ascend Hotel Collection is 20 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.

Ascend Hotel Collection provides 40 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Ascend Hotel Collection provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.

Yes, Ascend Hotel Collection's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).