Dazzler Select
Dazzler Select by Wyndham is a franchise opportunity for converting existing hotels into a curated economy lifestyle soft brand offering overnight accommodations and related services with a unique design and independent or historic presence in local markets. Franchisees operate under the Dazzler Select brand, using the franchisor's marks while retaining or adopting their own property name followed by 'Dazzler Select by Wyndham,' targeting travelers seeking affordable, attractive stays. The business model involves licensing the brand to qualified owners of existing facilities, with support from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Franchise Costs
$85 per guest room/mo Brand Fee (includes royalty + min 10% marketing) + $734-$1,050/mo PMS fee + $600/yr ($50/mo) continuing education
How Dazzler Select Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 82% of Hotels franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dazzler Select Current | $179K – $1.9M | $35K | N/A | 0 |
| 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 34 franchises | $7.8M – $18.0M | $46K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 34 Hotels franchises by location count.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One pending breach of contract and recurring fee dispute with former franchisee LuxUrban Hotels (2024); one resolved dispute involving franchise termination, breach of contract, and Minnesota Franchise Act violations (Pooniwala, 2014-2015).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Dazzler Select franchise ranges from $178,882 to $1,864,912. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000.
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