Signature Inn
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Signature Inn franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Signature Inn is a Sonesta hotel brand with retro and mid-century design elements. Its franchise model focuses on converting hotels in road trip destinations, coastal communities and urban markets.
Headline figures
Signature Inn quick facts
- Is Signature Inn a franchise?
- Yes. Signature Inn offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 14 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 66).
- How much does it cost to open a Signature Inn franchise?
- The Signature Inn Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $201,559–$7,129,164 for conversion only (conversion — total range low) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 35); $4,607,459–$7,129,164 for new construction — total range low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 35). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Signature Inn charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $42 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 25). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Signature Inn disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Signature Inn FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 63). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Signature Inn locations are there?
- The FDD reports 14 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 66). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Signature Inn a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; 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: $201,559 – $7,129,164 (Conversion — Total range low); $4,607,459 – $7,129,164 (New construction — Total range low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 3 in 2025, to 14 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Signature Inn head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
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.
- Conversion — Total range lowPDF p. 35$201,559 – $7,129,164
- New construction — Total range lowPDF p. 35$4,607,459 – $7,129,164
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty per Guest Room per monthMain ongoing fee
73 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.
9 locations
Other measures · 9 locations
- Who is counted
- 1+fullyearsSignatureInnHotels
- Period
- median
- Excluded
- One opened2025 andfour insufficientSTRreporting excluded from14yearend hotels;three-yearcohort excludesfour more.
- Method
- STR data. Average ADR/occupancy/RevPAR aggregate room weighted;median/range perhotel. Chainindexrelative USmidscale segment times100.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 66
Net +7 outlets, 2023–2025
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 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 ($201,559 – $7,129,164) 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?
Reported units went from 11 to 14 in 2025. 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?
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 — 1+fullyearsSignatureInnHotels · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 64
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3+fullyearsSignatureInnHotels · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 64
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 66
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
19 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 | property and equipment, net | $2,028 |
| 2025 | intangible assets, net | $20,615 |
| 2025 | accrued compensation | $4,726 |
| 2025 | operating lease liabilities | $593 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $8,470 |
| 2025 | due to related parties | $29,117 |
| 2025 | deferred income taxes | $235 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $51,686 |
| 2025 | additional paid in capital | $87,652 |
| 2025 | accumulated deficit | -$17,369 |
| 2025 | system, reservation and marketing fees | $30,295 |
| 2025 | other fee revenue | $5,521 |
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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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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