15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a ECONO LODGE franchise ranges from $186K to $1.0M (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 ECONO LODGE is $35K (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 ECONO LODGE 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, ECONO LODGE does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisECONO LODGE 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.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a ECONO LODGE franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2025 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 analysisECONO LODGE 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 ECONO LODGE franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisECONO LODGE 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 analysisECONO LODGE currently operates 643 locations (2025 FDD) (643 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 5.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -2.9%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for ECONO LODGE is 6.9% (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 ECONO LODGE is 20 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisECONO LODGE's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, ECONO LODGE's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisECONO LODGE provides 34 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, ECONO LODGE provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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