How much does a Ruby Hotels franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $8,001,423–$38,474,439, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Ruby Hotels franchise owners make?

Ruby Hotels 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 Ruby Hotels franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ruby Hotels scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Ruby Hotels franchise

Hotel Franchising - IHG Ruby Hotels · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$8,001,423–$38,474,439

Total fees

8.5% of sales

Outlets

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Closure signals

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Lawsuits

Is Ruby Hotels worth it? How it compares to 337 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $8,001,423	pricier than 96% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not provided in FDD excerpts. Cannot assess financial performance claims or cherry-picking.

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)

Item 20 not provided; unable to calculate failure rates from outlet data.

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Ruby Hotels franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Ruby Hotels franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $8,001,423–$38,474,439, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Ruby Hotels franchise owners make?: Ruby Hotels 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 Ruby Hotels franchise failure rate?: Item 20 not provided; unable to calculate failure rates from outlet data.
Is a Ruby Hotels franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ruby Hotels scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% 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 Ruby Hotels or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.