Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2024 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 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $17.06/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort has been involved in 15 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are currently 10 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort currently operates 2,847 locations (2024 FDD) (2,846 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 0.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort is 0.9% (2024 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 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort is 20 years (2024 FDD). Franchisees can renew 0 times for 0-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn 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 (2024 FDD).

No, Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2024 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort provides 208 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2024 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a annual basis.

Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/Holiday Inn Resort does not provide site selection assistance (2024 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.