Is Hyatt Select Hotels a franchise?

Yes. Hyatt Select Hotels offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 2 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 81).

How much does it cost to open a Hyatt Select Hotels franchise?

The Hyatt Select Hotels Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,470,545–$9,187,081 for conversion only (100-room conversion — total excluding real estate) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $12,977,314–$17,145,350 for 107-room new construction — total excluding real estate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote.

What ongoing fees does Hyatt Select Hotels charge?

The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6.

Does Hyatt Select Hotels disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. The reviewed Hyatt Select Hotels FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19.

How many Hyatt Select Hotels locations are there?

The FDD reports 2 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 81). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability.

Is Hyatt Select Hotels a good franchise to buy?

Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

Hyatt Select Hotels

Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

Researching Hyatt Select Hotels franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

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Franchising since: 2005
Headquarters: Chicago, IL United States

The StandardX franchise operates as a boutique hotel brand under Hyatt's portfolio, targeting the lifestyle hospitality segment with design-forward properties a

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Hyatt Select Hotels quick facts

Is Hyatt Select Hotels a franchise?: Yes. Hyatt Select Hotels offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 2 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 81).
How much does it cost to open a Hyatt Select Hotels franchise?: The Hyatt Select Hotels Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,470,545–$9,187,081 for conversion only (100-room conversion — total excluding real estate) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $12,977,314–$17,145,350 for 107-room new construction — total excluding real estate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
What ongoing fees does Hyatt Select Hotels charge?: The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
Does Hyatt Select Hotels disclose financial performance (Item 19)?: No. The reviewed Hyatt Select Hotels FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
How many Hyatt Select Hotels locations are there?: The FDD reports 2 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 81). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
Is Hyatt Select Hotels a good franchise to buy?: Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

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: $1,470,545 – $9,187,081 (100-room conversion — Total excluding real estate); $12,977,314 – $17,145,350 (107-room new construction — Total excluding real estate); 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.

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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 conversion — Total excluding real estatePDF p. 39$1,470,545 – $9,187,081
107-room new construction — Total excluding real estatePDF p. 37$12,977,314 – $17,145,350

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

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

Royalty gross rooms revenueMain ongoing fee

82 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 Hyatt Select Hotels 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?

United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025-12-31 of each year.

2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 81

Net +0 outlets, 2025–2025

Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

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 ($1,470,545 – $17,145,350) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Hyatt Select Hotels 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]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 81

"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
2025	base management fees	$446
2025	net fees	$1,112
2025	owned and leasedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$1,375
2025	distributionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$946
2025	other revenues	$39
2025	for reimbursed costs	$3,629
2025	total revenues	$7,101
2025	owned and leasedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$1,122
2025	distributionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$823
2025	other direct costs	$73
2025	transaction and integration costs	$173
2025	reimbursed costs	$3,682

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.

At a glance

Business history

Not reviewed

Owner participation

Not reviewed

Territory language

Litigation disclosure

Not reviewed

Bankruptcy disclosure

Not reviewed

Agreement term

Not reviewed

Reader notes on wording

Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Other ceased
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Opened
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Start
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Not renewed
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Terminated
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — Other ceased
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2025 — End
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Terminated
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Start
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Not renewed
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 81 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2025 — End
“2025 0 2 +2”
Note: Item 20 state row or Franchised ownership-basis row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 81 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2025 — Start
“2025 0 2 +2”
Note: Item 20 state row or Franchised ownership-basis row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 81 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 1 Franchised 2025 — Net change
“2025 0 2 +2”
Note: Item 20 state row or Franchised ownership-basis row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.
Item 20 · PDF p. 82 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2025 — Opened
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: State-specific Item 20 row; this review verifies national/systemwide Total rows only.

Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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What does it cost to open?

Startup Investment — Item 7

Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

How has the outlet count changed?

Questions to investigate

For the franchisor

For current and former owners

For your advisors

Sources & vintage history

Citations (2026 FDD)

Territory & operations

Legal & agreement

Franchisor financial statements

SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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At a glance

Reader notes on wording