15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Hyatt House franchise ranges from $20.2M to $57.1M (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 Hyatt House is $75K (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 Hyatt House 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Hyatt House does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisHyatt House 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 Hyatt House franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $6.65/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisHyatt House has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Hyatt House franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisHyatt House offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisHyatt House currently operates 118 locations (2025 FDD) (109 franchised, 9 company-owned). The system grew by 1.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 2.4%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Hyatt House is 1.7% (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 Hyatt House is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.
View full contract analysisHyatt House'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, Hyatt House's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisHyatt House provides 129 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a annual basis.
View full support analysisYes, Hyatt House 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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