Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Headquarters
- Parsippany, NJ United States Source: franchise.org
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham provides extended-stay hotel accommodation with kitchens and sitting areas. Properties offer services for longer visits, including laundry facilities, breakfast, internet access and fitness facilities.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham franchise?
- The Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $12,589,830–$15,312,324 for 96-room construction total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 45); $335,756–$7,690,186 for conversion only (100-room conversion total) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 49). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 28). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 28). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 85). 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
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $12,589,830 – $15,312,324 (96-room construction total); $335,756 – $7,690,186 (100-room conversion total); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 34 Franchisee-operated locations; other measures for 82 Franchised 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.
- 100-room conversionPDF p. 49$335,756 – $7,690,186
- 96-room constructionPDF p. 45$12,589,830 – $15,312,324
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty rateMain ongoing fee
94 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?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 34 locations
- Who is counted
- Qualified Chain Facilities in U.S.; franchisee-operated; opened before Jan. 1, 2025 and met Comparable Social Review Score; period Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025
- Excluded
- Facilities open Jan. 1, 2025 that left system by Dec. 31 excluded; 2 franchised facilities left and neither had been open less than 12 months
- Method
- Monthly revenue reports; missing month ADR/occupancy from nightly PMS data; qualifying score required at least 10 Medallia reviews and average 4.0 of 5
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 82 locations
- Who is counted
- All 82 franchised Chain Facilities in the U.S. System as of Dec. 31, 2025
- Method
- Central reservation and Rewards generated gross room revenue divided by all gross room revenue
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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($335,756 – $15,312,324) 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]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Qualified Chain Facilities in U.S.; franchisee-operated; opened before Jan. 1,… · PDF p. 85
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All 82 franchised Chain Facilities in the U.S. System as of Dec. 31, 2025 · PDF p. 86
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
188 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
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
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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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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