About Days Inn Franchise
Days Inn is a well established hotel franchise operating under the Days Inn, Days Hotel, and Days Inn & Suites brand names within the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts family.
The brand provides overnight accommodations and related hospitality services, catering to travelers seeking reliable, value driven lodging options.
The franchise fee is $35,000, and the company has been franchising since 1992.
Days Inn Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$5.5M
Average Investment
$5.9M
Maximum Investment
$6.4M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% of Gross Room Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3.8% of GRR | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $5,503,756 – $6,395,289 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $5.5M–$6.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.5% of Gross Room Revenues) and marketing fee (3.8% of GRR) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee, Initial Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Photos | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Training Tuition | $5,100 | $7,500 |
| Training Expenses | $3,125 | $6,300 |
| Market Study | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Real Estate and Site Preparation | $0 | $0 |
| Architecture, Design and Engineering, Phase I Environmental, Permits, Licenses, Deposits and Related Fees | $126,000 | $250,000 |
| Facility Construction | $4,321,502 | $4,623,524 |
| Construction Contingency | $216,075 | $231,176 |
| Technology Systems | $60,697 | $62,967 |
| Property Management Set-Up and Installation | $3,400 | $19,425 |
| Furniture, Fixture and Equipment | $299,515 | $412,563 |
| Signage | $20,000 | $80,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $230,052 | $236,991 |
| Insurance | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 | $14,500 |
| Pre-Opening Wages | $73,293 | $131,013 |
| Miscellaneous Non–Tangible Asset Costs | $17,055 | $32,905 |
| Additional Funds for 3 Month Initial Period | $68,992 | $206,975 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Relicense Fee: greater of $35,000 or $350 per guest room (for transfers). Reconnection Fee: $4,000. Three Party Agreement / Comfort Letter Fee: $1,000 per request. |
| Renewal Fee | Relicense Fee: greater of $35,000 or $350 per guest room (for renewals). |
| Technology Fee | SynXis PMS Monthly Support and Service Fee: $621 per month. OPERA PMS Monthly Support and Service Fee: $8.50 - $11.25 per room/per month. Wyndham WIFI® Hotel Connectivity Solutions® Support (HCS) Fee: $0.85 per room per month. |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses of audit |
| Taxes | Amount assessed by federal, state and local tax authorities. |
| Rooms Addition Fee | Currently, $350 for each guest room added to the Facility. |
| Custom Interior Design Review Fee | Currently, $6,000. |
| Property Improvement Plan Preparation Fee | Currently, $1,500 per request. |
| General Manager Certification | Currently, $2,250. |
| General Manager Certification Additional Attendee Fee | Currently, $1,400. |
| On-Site Opening Training | $750 to $3,750 |
| Wyndham Connections Training | Currently, no fee for first attendee and $1,000 for each additional attendee. |
| Remedial Training | Online: up to $250. On-site: $750 to $1,250. |
| Product Quality Training | On-site: $1,500 for 1 day; up to $3,000 for 2 to 5 days; and up to $5,000 for 6 to 10 days. |
| Continuing Education | Currently, $600 per year. |
| Chain Conference / Summit Meeting Fees | The Chain Conference fee is currently $1,250 - $1,500. If held, the Summit Meeting fee is currently $599. |
| GDS Fees | $1.75 per reservation. |
| Third Party Channel Fee | $1.75 per reservation. |
| Internet Booking Fees | $1.75 per reservation. |
| Agency Commissions | Up to 20% of GRR. |
| Agency Commission Service Charge | 1.5% of commissionable revenue. |
| Member Benefits Commissions | Up to 10% of GRR. |
| Member Benefits Commission Service Charge | 1.5% of commissionable revenue. |
| Digital Pay-For-Performance (“PFP”) Commission | Up to 10% of GRR. |
| Everyone Sells Group Referrals Program | 10% of commissionable revenue. |
| Regional Alliance Fee | Currently, $0.75 per guest room per month, up to a maximum of $112.50 per month. |
| National Alliance Fee | Currently, $9 per room per year. Minimum of $1,000 per year. |
| Global Translation Fee | Currently, $200 per language. |
| Signature Reservation Service Fee | Currently, 3.5% of the amount of GRR booked with a maximum of $7.30 per booking. |
| Essential Revenue Management Services | Currently, 0.50% of GRR with a minimum of $345 and maximum of $595 per month. |
| Standard Revenue Management Services | Currently, 0.75% of GRR with a minimum of $495 and maximum of $1,095 per month. |
| Premium Revenue Management Services Fee | Currently, 1.00% of GRR with a minimum of $995 and maximum of $2,250 per month. |
| Remote Sales Service | $1,400 per month. |
| Loyalty Program Charge | 4.25% – 5.5% of all amounts on which members earn points or other program currency. |
| Loyalty Missed Valid Enrollment Fee | Up to $1,200 per calendar quarter (or $400 per month). Currently, $750 per calendar quarter (or $250 per month). |
| Loyalty Member Services Administration Fee | Currently, $50 per complaint. |
| Customer Care Fee | $195 plus resolution costs. |
| Best Rate Guarantee Processing Fee | Currently $195 per instance. |
| Mobile Operations Program (“MOP”) | Currently, $0.60 per guestroom per month. |
| Emergency Safety Device (“ESD”) | Currently, $35 per month |
| Guest Interaction Texting System | Currently, $0.85 per guestroom per month. |
| Preventative Maintenance Software | Currently, up to $1,500 per year. |
| Extension Fee | $5,000. |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. |
| Returned Check Fee | Currently, $100 for each occurrence. |
| Paper Check Fee | $160 processing fee per each occurrence. |
| Indemnification Costs | Cost of defending and resolving indemnified claims. |
| Dispute Resolution Costs | Costs, expenses, reasonable attorneys’ fees. |
| Condemnation Payments | Recurring Fees for one year after notice of condemnation or to the date of condemnation, whichever is longer. |
| Liquidated Damages | Greater of $2,000 per guest room, or the average monthly Royalties and System Assessment Fees for the 12 months before franchise termination, multiplied by 24. |
| De-Identification Fee | $2,000 per day. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Hospitality Management Program: approximately 5 days. Human Trafficking Prevention Training: 1 hour. Count on Us Training: 2.8 hours. Opening Training: 1-5 days. Wyndham Connections Training: Up to 3 days. |
| Classroom Training | Hospitality Management Program: 29 hours. Human Trafficking Prevention Training: 1 hour. Count on Us Training: 2.8 hours. Opening Training: 8-40 hours. Wyndham Connections Training: Up to 24 hours. |
| On-the-Job Training | Hospitality Management Program: None. Human Trafficking Prevention Training: N/A. Count on Us Training: 0. Opening Training: Up to 30 hours. Wyndham Connections Training: N/A. |
| Training Location | Corporate offices in Parsippany, NJ, as well as at locations local to our corporate offices or central locations in North America. Virtual options available. Opening Training is conducted on-site at the Facility. |
| Additional Training | Remedial Training (online: up to $250, on-site: $750 to $1,250). Product Quality Training (on-site: $1,500 - $5,000). Continuing Education ($600 per year). Wyndham Rewards Training (web-based). Chain Conferences (fees apply). Regional Meetings (fees apply). Optional Customized Training (starts at $750 per day). |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The Protected Territory is negotiated, taking into account market nature (urban/suburban/rural), population density, demographics, natural travel boundaries, proximity to attractions, commercial development, traffic patterns, competition, accessibility, and seasonal/weekday occupancy. It may be defined by a radius, irregular area, or geographical coordinates. The franchisor will not own, operate, or franchise another Chain Facility within this territory without the franchisee's consent, but may grant overlapping Protected Territories for other Chain Facilities. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 20 years for new construction Facilities, 15 years for conversion and transfer Facilities |
| Renewal Term | No renewal or extension rights. However, if applicable law requires, renewal is possible by signing a new agreement with potentially different terms and paying a Relicense Fee. |
| Renewal Fee | Relicense Fee: greater of $35,000 or $350 per guest room |
| Renewal Conditions | If the franchisor and franchisee elect to renew, the franchisee must (i) sign the then-current Franchise Agreement, which may have materially different terms and conditions, and (ii) pay the then-current Relicense Fee. A general release of claims may also be required, unless restricted by law. |
| Transfer Fee | Relicense Fee: greater of $35,000 or $350 per guest room, plus a $2,500 Application Fee. |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must submit an application, qualify as a franchisee, pay the Application Fee and Relicense Fee, sign the current Franchise Agreement, and improve the facility to meet conversion standards. The transferor and owners must sign general releases (unless restricted by law) and pay all outstanding amounts. Repayment of any Development Incentive loan may be required unless the transferee assumes the obligation. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate for various causes, including failure to pay fees, failure to perform obligations, conduct injurious to goodwill, loss of facility possession, termination of another agreement with franchisor/affiliate, maintaining false records, failure to pay debts, misrepresentation of material facts, two or more defaults in one year, contesting trademarks, unauthorized transfer, endangering guest health/safety, bankruptcy, or disclosure of confidential information. Cure periods typically range from 10 to 90 days depending on the default. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, neither the franchisee nor its owners, officers, or directors may own, lease, manage, or franchise a timeshare resort, vacation or residence club, fractional ownership residence, condominium/apartment leasing or rental business, or similar facility that shares common areas, amenities, or services with the franchised facility. The franchisee is also prohibited from promoting different or competing businesses, including advertising non-Chain or non-Lodging Affiliate hotels, or non-affiliated timeshare/vacation ownership resorts. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee does not personally manage the Facility, they must hire a management company or individual manager with significant training and experience in general management of similar lodging facilities. This manager must successfully complete the franchisor's training program. The franchisor reserves the right to require a third-party manager if the franchisee lacks significant hotel management experience or is receiving a Development Incentive. |
| Required Suppliers | Items bearing the Marks (such as signage, supplies, and digital photographs), certain elements necessary to create the brand-defining ambience (such as music, scent, or specific décor), items related to health and safety, the firm you retain to prepare a market feasibility study for your Facility (if any), and certain technology systems, including guest wireless high-speed internet access, credit card acquiring services and your property management system. |
| Supply Restrictions | To assure consistency among Chain Facilities, each Facility must meet System Standards. These standards require that most of the items you use or sell at your Facility meet our specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In 2021, our and the Lodging Affiliates’ net revenues from the purchase of products or services by franchisees was approximately $18.1 million, or approximately 1.2% of WHR’s total net revenues of $1.565 billion, as reflected in its consolidated statements of income (loss) for 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Days Inns Worldwide, Inc. offers initial fee deferral and Development Incentive financing for new construction and conversion Chain Facilities. The Initial Fee Deferral allows payment of the Initial Fee in installments, typically over 90 days or until the facility opens, without interest unless defaulted. The Development Incentive is a loan that is forgiven over 15 or 20 years, but must be repaid if the franchise terminates or is transferred before the term ends. This incentive is based on factors like room count and location. Additionally, a Women Own the Room (“WOTR”) Development Incentive is available, targeting $2,500 per guest room, not exceeding 50% of the franchisee’s equity investment, for women-owned franchisees. |
Days Inn Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Days Inn does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Days Inn does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Days Inn Litigation & Risk Flags
2 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Days Inn System Growth
Total Units
1326
Franchised
1326
Company-Owned
0
Days Inn currently operates 1326 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32 | 56 | 1432 |
| 2020 | 24 | 86 | 1370 |
| 2021 | 28 | 72 | 1326 |
Transfers: 88 | Closures: 72
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Days Inn Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Days Inn franchise ranges from $5,503,756 to $6,395,289, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Days Inn charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of Gross Room Revenues of gross sales, plus a 3.8% of GRR contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Days Inn Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Days Inn to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Days Inn does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Days Inn has been franchising since 1992. The FDD shows an investment range of $5,503,756-$6,395,289, a 5.5% of Gross Room Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 2 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $5,503,756 to $6,395,289 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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