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    Magnuson Grand

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data

    Researching Magnuson Grand franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Magnuson Grand franchises allow existing hotel operators to convert their properties to a Magnuson Grand or Magnuson Hotels property. The franchise centers on adopting the applicable hotel brand and operating under the franchisor’s system.

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    Magnuson Grand quick facts

    Is Magnuson Grand a franchise?
    Yes. Magnuson Grand offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 11 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 35).
    How much does it cost to open a Magnuson Grand franchise?
    The Magnuson Grand Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $175,000–$400,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Magnuson Grand initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee is $10,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Details
    How many Magnuson Grand locations are there?
    The FDD reports 11 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 35). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Magnuson Grand a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: no reviewed Item 19 figures are on file here, so check the FDD's Item 19 directly; 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $175,000 – $400,000 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7).
    2. 2Item 19 has not been reviewed yet.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2024, to 11 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Franchises under $250kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Magnuson Grand head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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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

    Total estimated initial investment

    2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 15

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    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.

    18 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 2025 FDD for Magnuson Grand 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?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.

    2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 35

    Net +7 outlets, 2022–2024

    04202292023112024+5+2

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 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 2025 Item 7 estimate ($175,000 – $400,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Does the current FDD include an Item 19 financial performance representation?

    • Reported units went from 9 to 11 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • 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 (2025 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 15
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    3. [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 35

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

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    20242024 continuing fees revenue: $259,560$259,560
    20242024 total revenues: $259,560$259,560
    20242024 operating expenses: $204,483$204,483
    20242024 net income: $55,077$55,077
    20242024 net cash from operating activities: $56,498$56,498
    20242024 member distributions:-$50,799
    20242024 net increase in cash: $5,699$5,699
    20242024 cash ending: $19,493$19,493
    20242024 cash: $19,493$19,493
    20242024 accounts receivable: $10,673$10,673
    20242024 prepaid expenses and other current assets: $720$720
    20242024 total assets: $30,886$30,886

    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.

    Related research

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

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    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

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

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