LivAway Suites
Disclosure honesty
LivAway Suites discloses little or no owner-earnings data (Item 19) — the franchisor won't put real profit in writing.
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly states no representations about franchisee future performance or company/franchised outlet historical performance.
Is LivAway Suites worth it? — how it compares to 436 similar franchises
| Ongoing fees | 7% of sales | lower than most (median 8%) |
| Startup cost | from $11,226,600 | pricier than 98% of peers |
| Disclosure honesty | Grade F | less honest than most of the category |
| Closure rate | 0.0% of outlets | better than most (median 1.5%) |
| Disclosed lawsuits | 0 | fewer than most |
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
Owner take-home for a LivAway Suites
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LivAway Suites franchise — frequently asked
- How much does a LivAway Suites franchise cost?
- The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $11,226,600–$13,659,150, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
- How much do LivAway Suites franchise owners make?
- LivAway 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 LivAway Suites franchise failure rate?
- Early-stage system with zero franchised outlets; only 9 company-owned hotels as of 2025.
- Is a LivAway Suites franchise worth it?
- It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. LivAway Suites scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with LivAway Suites or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.