15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) franchise ranges from $134K to $2.6M (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 Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) is $10K (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 Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Yes, a Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) 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 analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) franchise is approximately 15.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 15.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) 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 analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) currently operates 201 locations (2025 FDD) (201 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 1.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.4%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) is 4.0% (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 analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 999 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 5000 years.
View full contract analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns)'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 analysisNo, Hospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns)'s franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) provides 10 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 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 as-needed basis.
View full support analysisHospitality International Hotels (Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts, Passport Inn, Downtowner Inns) does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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