How much does a WoodSpring Suites franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $8,835,420–$14,566,908, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do WoodSpring Suites franchise owners make?

WoodSpring 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.

Is a WoodSpring Suites franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. WoodSpring Suites 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 WoodSpring Suites franchise

Extended Stay Hotel Franchising · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$8,835,420–$14,566,908

Total fees

8.5% of sales

Outlets

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Closure signals

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Lawsuits

Is WoodSpring Suites worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $8,835,420	pricier than 98% 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. No financial performance representations disclosed.

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 in excerpts; outlet/system data unavailable.

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WoodSpring Suites franchise — frequently asked

How much does a WoodSpring Suites franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $8,835,420–$14,566,908, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do WoodSpring Suites franchise owners make?: WoodSpring 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 WoodSpring Suites franchise failure rate?: Item 20 not provided in excerpts; outlet/system data unavailable.
Is a WoodSpring Suites franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. WoodSpring Suites 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 WoodSpring Suites or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.