How much does a HAWTHORN SUITES franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $12,229,557–$14,165,375, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do HAWTHORN SUITES franchise owners make?

HAWTHORN SUITES discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a HAWTHORN SUITES franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HAWTHORN SUITES scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a HAWTHORN SUITES franchise

Limited-Service Hotel Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$12,229,557–$14,165,375

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

—

Closure signals

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Lawsuits

Is HAWTHORN SUITES worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $12,229,557	pricier than 100% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not provided in FDD excerpts submitted.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

One recent franchisee breach of contract litigation filed 9/6/2023 (Item 3).

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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HAWTHORN SUITES franchise — frequently asked

How much does a HAWTHORN SUITES franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $12,229,557–$14,165,375, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do HAWTHORN SUITES franchise owners make?: HAWTHORN SUITES discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the HAWTHORN SUITES franchise failure rate?: One recent franchisee breach of contract litigation filed 9/6/2023 (Item 3).
Is a HAWTHORN SUITES franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HAWTHORN SUITES scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 30848-202403-02 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with HAWTHORN SUITES or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.