DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES
Days Inns Worldwide, Inc. offers franchises for Days Inn guest lodging facilities, including Days Inn, Days Hotel, and Days Inn & Suites, providing clean, comfortable overnight accommodations and amenities like complimentary breakfast, pools, or fitness centers without luxury features. The business model grants franchises for new construction or conversion of properties into these branded hotels, supported by the franchisor's operating system. It targets budget to mid-market transient guests in the competitive hospitality industry.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
5.5% royalty + 3.8% system assessment fee + $734-$1,050/mo PMS fee + $600/yr continuing education
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for Average Daily Room Rate, Occupancy Rate, and RevPAR is based on 497 Qualified Chain Facilities for the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. These facilities were part of the System as of December 31, 2024, passed their most recent quality assurance inspection or had yet to receive a quality assurance inspection prior to December 31, 2024, and achieved a 'Comparable Social Review Score'. All Chain Facilities in this sample were operated by franchisees.
* The document provides financial performance representations, including Average Daily Room Rate (ADR), Occupancy Rate, and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) for various groups of facilities. While RevPAR is a dollar amount representing gross room revenue per available room, the document does not provide 'average gross revenue per franchise unit' or 'median gross revenue per franchise unit' as a total dollar amount per unit. It also does not present any information on net income, net profit, or EBITDA per franchise unit. Therefore, these specific financial metrics cannot be extracted as per the definitions provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES Compares to Other Hotels Franchises
Key Insights
- #3 largest franchise system in Hotels
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES Current | $7.6M - $9.4M | $35K | 5.5% | 1,235 |
| QUALITY INN | $317K - $2.0M | $45K | 5.3% | 1,621 |
| SUPER 8 | $4.7M - $6.9M | $25K | 5.5% | 1,375 |
| 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 |
| BAYMONT INN & BAYMONT INN & SUITES | $7.6M - $10.5M | $26K | 5.0% | 547 |
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
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchisees (2010 - 2018)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily breach of contract and recurring fee disputes initiated by the franchisor against franchisees, with franchisee counterclaims alleging wrongful termination, breach of good faith and fair dealing, and violations of state franchise laws.
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 much does it cost to open a DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchise?
The total initial investment to open a DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchise ranges from $7,607,385 to $9,406,499. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.
How many DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES has 1,235 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1992.
Can you get an SBA loan for a DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchises. Historical data shows 330 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,891,840. The historical default rate is 1.2%.
Is DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES a good franchise to buy?
DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES shows several positive indicators: established brand with 1,235+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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