16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a stayAPT Suites franchise ranges from $7.5M to $12.9M (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 stayAPT Suites is $40K (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 stayAPT Suites 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Yes, a stayAPT 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 analysisstayAPT Suites 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 stayAPT Suites franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $50/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisstayAPT Suites has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the stayAPT Suites franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisstayAPT Suites 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 analysisstayAPT Suites currently operates 32 locations (2025 FDD) (9 franchised, 23 company-owned). The system grew by 88.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 35.0%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for stayAPT Suites is 0.0% (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 analysisAccording to the stayAPT Suites FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $69K (average: $70K).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for stayAPT Suites is 20 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisstayAPT Suites's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 0 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, stayAPT Suites's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisstayAPT Suites provides 42 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisstayAPT Suites 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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