Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data
Total Investment
$7,607,385 – $9,406,499
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty Rate
5.5%
The total initial investment to open a Days Inn franchise ranges from $7,607,385 to $9,406,499, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $35,000.
Midpoint estimate: $8,506,942
$35,000
One-time initial fee
The Days Inn franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Days Inn brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.
Royalty Fee
5.5%
of gross revenue
Ad/Marketing Fund
3.8%
of gross revenue
Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 9.3% of gross revenue
Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.
| Fee Type | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.5 | PCT | Payable from Opening Date until the expiration or sooner termination of your Franchise Agreement. Due by 3rd day of the month after GRR accrue. |
| System Assessment Fee | 3.8 | PCT | Subject to change to cover costs of marketing and reservation services, after consultation with the Franchise Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Days Inns Franchisee Advisory Association and upon 30 days' notice to you. |
| Taxes | N/A | VARIABLE | Amount assessed by federal, state and local tax authorities. Includes sales, gross receipt, value added, use or similar taxes, but not income tax (or any optional alternative to income tax) assessed against franchisor. Due when invoiced. |
| Relicense Fee (Transfers) | 350.0 | VARIABLE | Currently equal to the greater of $35,000 or $350 per room. If you transfer your facility, you or your transferee must pay our then current Relicense Fee. |
| Photos | 2450.0 | FIXED | Digital photographs taken by preferred professional photography company for use on consumer website, third party travel websites, and marketing media. Additional photographs $225 each if required to meet third-party requirements. |
| Rooms Addition Fee | 350.0 | FIXED | Currently $350 for each guest room added to the Facility. Fee will be the same as the then current Initial Fee per room when you request approval to increase the number of guest rooms. |
| Custom Interior Design Review Fee | 6000.0 | FIXED | Charged if you purchase certain design elements from a supplier other than an Approved Supplier. Fee covers review of custom interior design drawings and one site visit. You must submit design drawings to ensure compliance with interior design standards. |
| Property Improvement Plan Preparation Fee | 1500.0 | FIXED | Charged if franchisor has to prepare a property improvement plan (PIP) for the Facility post-opening. |
| General Manager Certification | 2250.0 | FIXED | Initial general manager must attend Hospitality Management Program within 90 days of Opening Date. See Item 11. |
| General Manager Certification Additional Attendee Fee | 1400.0 | FIXED | Additional employees of the hotel may accompany the general manager to the Hospitality Management Program. See Item 11. |
| On-Site Opening Training | N/A | VARIABLE | Mandatory for new construction facilities and may be required for certain conversion facilities. Franchisee responsible for cost of travel and lodging for facilitators. See Item 11. |
| New Owner Orientation | N/A | FIXED | No fee for first attendee, $1,000 for each additional attendee. May be held for owners who have not previously owned a Chain Facility or a Lodging Affiliate Chain Facility. See Item 11. |
Category
Lodging
Franchise Score
out of 100
Days Inn delivers budget-friendly hotel accommodations with practical amenities for value-conscious travelers and families. The franchise operates locations across North America, offering consistent service and convenience at economical rates.
Avg. Annual Closure Rate
N/A
Net Unit Growth
N/A
Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Days Inn franchise opportunity:
Overall Score
47/100
Moderate opportunity
Est. Payback Period
N/A
Insufficient data
Risk Level
N/A
Insufficient data
Days Inn shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.
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