How much does a Hospitality franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $45,500–$64,500, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Hospitality franchise owners make?

Hospitality 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 Hospitality franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hospitality scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hospitality franchise

Hospitality · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$45,500–$64,500

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

189

Closure signals

11 ceased, 19 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hospitality worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 76% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $45,500	cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	5.8% of outlets	worse than 75% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor makes no financial performance representations. Employees prohibited from making any earnings/success claims orally or in writing.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

49 outlets ceased/terminated/not renewed in 3 years; system declining

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Hospitality franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hospitality franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $45,500–$64,500, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hospitality franchise owners make?: Hospitality 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 Hospitality franchise failure rate?: 49 outlets ceased/terminated/not renewed in 3 years; system declining
Is a Hospitality franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hospitality scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34285-202505-07 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hospitality or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.