COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE
Compass by Margaritaville offers franchises for the development and operation of upscale, boutique, select-service hotels under the Compass by Margaritaville brand, featuring amenities like complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed internet, fitness centers, swimming pools, and meeting spaces, with optional Margaritaville-branded restaurants, bars, retail stores, or other amenities. The business model involves licensing the Hotel System, including trademarks, design standards, operational manuals, and technology systems, to franchisees who build and manage these properties in primary and secondary cities. Target markets include corporate business travelers and family leisure travelers.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 1.5% marketing fund (up to 3% of gross rooms revenue) + $6,851-$7,518/mo fixed fees incl. CRM, loyalty program, national sales, website, upsell software, Medallia, etc. (approx. for 130-room hotel)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
How COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE Compares to Other Hotels Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE Current | N/A | $65K | 5.0% | 4 |
| QUALITY INN | $317K - $2.0M | $45K | 5.3% | 1,621 |
| SUPER 8 | $4.7M - $6.9M | $25K | 5.5% | 1,375 |
| DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES | $7.6M - $9.4M | $35K | 5.5% | 1,235 |
| LA QUINTA INN & SUITES | $12.8M - $17.2M | $55K | 5.5% | 884 |
| RED ROOF PLUS AND SUITES | $7.3M - $8.9M | $27K | 5.0% | 584 |
Hotels Average 33 franchises | $8.1M - $18.5M | $46K | 5.2% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 33 Hotels franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How many COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE has 4 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2018.
Is COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE a good franchise to buy?
Whether COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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