About Postcard Cabins Franchise
Postcard Cabins is a hospitality franchise within the Marriott International portfolio, offering outdoor oriented lodging properties featuring clusters of 30 to 70 cabins in destinations surrounded by natural beauty.
The franchise fee is $50,000 for new properties and $100,000 for existing Postcard Cabins locations.
Each Postcard Cabins property features individual cabin accommodations with full kitchens and bathrooms, along with at least one clubhouse that serves as a gathering hub with dining, retail, and recreational spaces.
Postcard Cabins Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of gross room sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2.85% of gross room sales per month (includes 1.5% Marketing Fund contribution), plus $7,000 per property per year, plus $135 per cabin per year | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $8,517,800 – $11,597,300 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $8.5M–$11.6M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of gross room sales) and marketing fee (2.85% of gross room sales per month (includes 1.5% Marketing Fund contribution), plus $7,000 per property per year, plus $135 per cabin per year) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Application Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| PIP Fee | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Pre-Opening Training, Revenue Management, Marketing & Digital Support, and Related Services | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Property Management, Reservation, Yield Management, Opportunity Management, and Other Systems | $92,500 | $119,000 |
| Market Feasibility Study | $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $0 |
| Cabin Construction (including furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage, design services fees, and technology infrastructure) per cabin x 50 | $7,305,000 | $9,955,000 |
| Club House Construction (including furniture, fixtures, and equipment) | $75,000 | $100,000 |
| Operating Supplies | $155,800 | $216,800 |
| Insurance | $0 | $0 |
| Contingency | $0 | $0 |
| Opening Advertising | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Additional Funds (first 3 months) | $50,000 | $55,000 |
Postcard Cabins Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Postcard Cabins 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.
Postcard Cabins 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.
Postcard Cabins System Growth
Postcard Cabins currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
State Registrations
Registered in 4 states: California, New York, Texas, Michigan
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