How much does a Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $134,195–$2,611,995, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.

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The real numbers on owning a Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise

Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$134,195–$2,611,995

Total fees

4.375% of sales

Outlets

191

Closure signals

0 ceased, 13 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn worth it? How it compares to 337 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	4.375% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $134,195	about average (median $135,550)
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	6	more litigious than 85% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor makes no financial performance representations; declines to authorize projections; directs concerns to management.

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)

13 terminations, 10 net outlet decline in 2025; 21% decline since 2023.

Legal history (Item 3)

6 matters disclosed.

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Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $134,195–$2,611,995, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise owners make?: Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn 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 Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise failure rate?: 13 terminations, 10 net outlet decline in 2025; 21% decline since 2023.
Is a Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 4.375% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. 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 Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Master Host Inn or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.