About Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Franchise
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is an extended stay hotel franchise within the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts portfolio, one of the world's largest hotel franchising companies.
The brand offers spacious, suite style accommodations designed for guests who need comfortable living spaces during stays of a week or more, featuring full kitchens, separate living areas, and the amenities that make longer stays feel like home.
The franchise fee for a Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham property is $40,000.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $45,000 | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $111,843 – $129,437 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $112K–$129K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.5%) and marketing fee ($45,000) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee, Initial Fee 1 | $2,500 | $40,000 |
| Photos 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Training Tuition 3 | $5,700 | $8,100 |
| Training Expenses 4 | $3,900 | $6,850 |
| Market Study 5 | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Architecture, Design and Engineering, Phase I Environmental, Permits, Licenses, Deposits and Related | $431,000 | $745,000 |
| Facility Construction 8 | $8,255,520 | $8,946,350 |
| Construction Contingency 9 | $412,776 | $447,318 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Currently, 3.5% of the amount of GRR booked with a maximum of $7.30 per booking. |
| Audit Fee | If understated amount is 3% or more of total amount owed during a 6-month period |
| Marketing/Reservation Contributions | 2.5% of GRR. |
| Rooms Addition Fee | $400 |
| Custom Interior Design Review Fee | $6,000 |
| Property Improvement Plan Preparation Fee | $1,500 |
| General Manager Certification | $2,250 |
| General Manager Certification Additional Attendee Fee | $1,400 |
| On-Site Opening Training | $750 |
| Wyndham Connections Training | $1,000 |
| Remedial Training | $250 |
| Product Quality Training | $1,500 |
| Continuing Education | $1,200 |
| Chain Conference Fee | $1,250 |
| GDS Fees | $2.00 |
| Third Party Channel Fee | $2.00 |
| Internet Booking Fees | $2.00 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 24 hours classroom |
| Classroom Training | 24 hours |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | No renewal or extension rights. For a Dual Brand Operation, if an application for a renewal is granted, you must also renew the La Quinta Agreement if the Facility is to remain dual- branded. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 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.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham System Growth
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham currently operates 87 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 | 87 | ||
| 2019 | 16 | ||
| 2020 | 84 | ||
| 2020 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 72 | ||
| 2021 | 0 |
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