14 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites franchise ranges from $781K to $15.9M (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites is $50K (2025 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 Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Yes, a Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites franchise requires a physical location (2025 FDD). Franchisees will need to lease or purchase commercial real estate, which is a significant component of the total investment.
View full investment analysisComfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites charges a royalty fee of 6.0% 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.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites franchise is approximately 9.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $855/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisComfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites 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.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisComfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites 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.
View full territory analysisComfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites currently operates 1,663 locations (2025 FDD) (1,663 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 0.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.4%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites is 2.6% (2025 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 Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites is 20 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisComfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites provides 20 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
View full support analysisYes, Comfort Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites/Comfort Suites's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
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