Caption by Hyatt
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Caption by Hyatt franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
The StandardX franchise operates as a modern hospitality brand under Hyatt Franchising, offering contemporary accommodations and services in the competitive hot
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Caption by Hyatt franchise?
- The Caption by Hyatt Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $24,998,472 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 38). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Caption by Hyatt charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $5 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $1,027 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 27). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Caption by Hyatt disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Caption by Hyatt FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $24,998,472 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 38
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty feeMain ongoing fee
61 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Caption by Hyatt has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($24,998,472) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Caption by Hyatt reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 38
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
5 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| — | net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $379 |
| — | total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $7,101 |
| — | total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,498 |
| — | total equity | $3,826 |
| — | total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,648 |
| — | cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $787 |
| — | net income attributable to hyatt hotels corporationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,296 |
| — | cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $788 |
| — | total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,667 |
| — | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$49 |
| — | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,296 |
| — | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $220 |
| — | net income attributable to hyatt hotels corporationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$52 |
| — | net income attributable to hyatt hotels corporationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $220 |
| — | total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $14,036 |
| — | total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,324 |
| — | total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,377 |
| — | cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,011 |
| — | net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $633 |
| — | net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $800 |
| — | net cash used in financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$954 |
| — | net cash used in financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$618 |
| — | net cash used in financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$578 |
| — | cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,015 |
| — | cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash—end of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $919 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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