15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort franchise ranges from $291K to $1.8M (2022 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort is $45K (2022 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Yes, a Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort franchise requires a physical location (2022 FDD). Franchisees will need to lease or purchase commercial real estate, which is a significant component of the total investment.
View full investment analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort charges a royalty fee of 5.3% of gross sales (2022 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort franchise is approximately 8.8% of gross sales (2022 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $719/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort has been involved in 44 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2022 FDD). There are currently 4 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2022 FDD).
View full litigation analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2022 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.
View full territory analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort currently operates 1,652 locations (2022 FDD) (1,652 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 2.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -0.7%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort is 5.4% (2022 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort is 20 years (2022 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2022 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2022 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisChoice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort provides 69 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2022 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Choice Hotels International - Quality Inn/Quality Inn & Suites/Quality Suites/Quality Hotel/Quality Resort provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2022 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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