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    Extended Stay America Select Suites

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Extended Stay America Select Suites franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Extended Stay America Select Suites offers apartment-style hotel suites with full kitchens and internet access. The brand accommodates stays ranging from a night to months, with guest laundry and pet-friendly rooms.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open an Extended Stay America Select Suites franchise?
    The Extended Stay America Select Suites Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $8,633,160–$13,453,480 for total estimated initial investment: $8,633,160 - $13,453,480 (excluding real property costs) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29); $200,020–$982,900 for total estimated initial investment: $200,020 - $3,982,900 (excluding real property costs) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Extended Stay America Select Suites initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    Does Extended Stay America Select Suites disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Extended Stay America Select Suites FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $8,633,160 – $13,453,480 (Total estimated initial investment: $8,633,160 - $13,453,480 (excluding real property costs)); $200,020 – $982,900 (Total estimated initial investment: $200,020 - $3,982,900 (excluding real property costs)); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: other measures for locations; other measures for 93 Company-owned and franchised combined locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.

    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

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • $200,020 - $3,982,900 (excluding real property costs)PDF p. 32$200,020 – $982,900
    • $8,633,160 - $13,453,480 (excluding real property costs)PDF p. 29$8,633,160 – $13,453,480

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    46 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?

    5 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Year-end owned hotels
    Method
    Source population disclosure; excludes partial-year hotels from performance sample.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 93 locations

    Who is counted
    93 owned competitive brand conversion hotels
    Period
    average
    Excluded
    Franchised conversion excluded2023 because2024first fullcalendar year.
    Method
    FDD definitions PDF63; STR US midscale chain benchmark not independently verified; source rounding retained.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Owned hotels full-year sample
    Method
    Source population disclosure; excludes partial-year hotels from performance sample.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Year-end franchised hotels
    Method
    Source population disclosure; excludes partial-year hotels from performance sample.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchised full-year sample
    Method
    Source population disclosure; excludes partial-year hotels from performance sample.

    These groups are never combined.

    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 ($200,020 – $13,453,480) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • 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?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • 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. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Year-end owned hotels · PDF p. 60
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 93 owned competitive brand conversion hotels · PDF p. 63
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Owned hotels full-year sample · PDF p. 60
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Year-end franchised hotels · PDF p. 60
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised full-year sample · PDF p. 60

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    26 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 yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,152
    2025other non-current assets$354
    2025due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,805
    2025total current liabilities$4,120
    2025system service expenses$13,824
    2025general and administrative expenses$8,150
    2025total revenues$29,308
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,070
    2025total liabilities and member’s capital$20,728
    2025member distributions-$2,000
    2025beginning of period$9,170
    2025direct reimbursable expenses$3,724
    2025trademark license expenses$489
    2025system service fees$12,449
    2025amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,007
    2025amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,007
    2025net investment in leases$260
    2025contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$222
    2025due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$35
    2025other assets-$628
    2025cash and cash equivalents$9,483
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,063
    2025other current assets$510
    2025total current assets$13,056
    2025contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,449
    2025total non-current assets$7,672
    2025total assets$20,728
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$245
    2025accrued liabilities$1,921
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,378
    2025total non-current liabilities$8,299
    2025total liabilities$12,419
    2025member’s capital$8,309
    2025franchise fees$10,723
    2025direct expense reimbursements$3,724
    2025other revenues$2,412
    2025total operating expenses$27,194
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,114
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,114
    2025loss on disposal of intangible assets$51
    2025deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,781
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$321
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$2,925
    2025payments for intangible assets-$612
    2025net increase in cash and cash equivalents$313
    2025end of period$9,483
    2025expenditures for intangible assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$487
    2025intangible assets net$4,869
    2024contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$65
    2024contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,227
    2024system service feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,888
    2024system service expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,188
    2024general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,697
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,537
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,783
    2024total non-current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,200
    2024direct reimbursable expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,057
    2024accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,490
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,818
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$30
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$698
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,580
    2024expenditures for intangible assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$355
    2024total non-current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,598
    2024net increase in cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$633
    2024beginning of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,537
    2024end of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,170
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,770
    2024total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,178
    2024trademark license expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$429
    2024direct expense reimbursementsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,057
    2024system service expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,188
    2024general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,697
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$364
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,155
    2024amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$910
    2024total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,281
    2024loss on disposal of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$512
    2024net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$401
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,006
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,006
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$30
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,170
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,911
    2024net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$260
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,580
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$239
    2024total non-current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,598
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,178
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$881
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,770
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$132
    2024accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,490
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,710
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,983
    2024member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,195
    2024total liabilities and member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,178
    2024franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,391
    2024direct expense reimbursementsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,057
    2024other revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,482
    2024trademark license expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$429
    2024amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$910
    2024total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,281
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,537
    2024non-cash member contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$87
    2024amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$910
    2024loss on disposal of intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$364
    2024net cash provided by operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,155
    2024payments for intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$522
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,170
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,911
    2024net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$260
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$239
    2024contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,227
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,178
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$881
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$132
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,783
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,710
    2024total non-current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,200
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,983
    2024member’s capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,195
    2024franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,391
    2024system service feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,888
    2024other revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,482
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25,818
    2024direct reimbursable expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,057
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,537
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,537
    2024non-cash member contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$87
    2024amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$910
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$512
    2024net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$401
    2024contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$65
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$698
    2024payments for intangible assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$522
    2024net increase in cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$633
    2024beginning of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,537
    2024end of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,170
    2024expenditures for intangible assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$355
    2024intangible assets netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,371
    2024intangible assets netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,371
    2023contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,292
    2023total non-current liabilities$7,500
    2023total current liabilities$6,082
    2023system service fees$8,619
    2023general and administrative expenses$6,929
    2023trademark license expenses$351
    2023amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$399
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,172
    2023net cash provided by financing activities$3,000
    2023intangible assets net$6,028
    2023contract acquisition costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$962
    2023due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,460
    2023other assets-$64
    2023cash and cash equivalents$8,537
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,423
    2023net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$358
    2023other current assets$212
    2023total current assets$11,530
    2023net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$303
    2023total non-current assets$8,623
    2023total assets$20,153
    2023accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,214
    2023due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,776
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$92
    2023accrued liabilities$3,114
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,386
    2023total liabilities$13,582
    2023member’s capital$6,571
    2023total liabilities and member’s capital$20,153
    2023franchise fees$7,124
    2023direct expense reimbursements$2,372
    2023other revenues$324
    2023total revenues$18,439
    2023system service expenses$10,560
    2023direct reimbursable expenses$2,372
    2023total operating expenses$20,611
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,172
    2023non-cash member contributions$350
    2023amortization expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$399
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$717
    2023net investment in leasesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$471
    2023deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,072
    2023accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$1,913
    2023payments for intangible assets-$89
    2023member contributions$3,000
    2023net increase in cash and cash equivalents$4,824
    2023beginning of period$3,713
    2023end of period$8,537
    2023expenditures for intangible assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,998

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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