How much does a Thompson Hotels® franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $70,600,993–$125,569,001, including a $100,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Thompson Hotels® franchise owners make?

Thompson 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 Thompson Hotels® franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Thompson 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 Thompson Hotels® franchise

Thompson Hotels® - Luxury Full-Service Hotel Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$70,600,993–$125,569,001

Total fees

8.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Thompson Hotels® worth it? How it compares to 337 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $70,600,993	pricier than 99% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	7.1% of outlets	worse than 81% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it makes no representations about franchisee future or past outlet performance.

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)

1 termination, 1 ceased operations in 2025; 2-hotel net decline from 2024.

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Thompson Hotels® franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Thompson Hotels® franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $70,600,993–$125,569,001, including a $100,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Thompson Hotels® franchise owners make?: Thompson 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 Thompson Hotels® franchise failure rate?: 1 termination, 1 ceased operations in 2025; 2-hotel net decline from 2024.
Is a Thompson Hotels® franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Thompson 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 (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Thompson Hotels® or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.