Is DESTINATION BY HYATT a good franchise to buy?

DESTINATION BY HYATT

Destination by Hyatt offers franchises for operating lifestyle resort hotels under a separate tradename owned by the franchisee but affiliated with the Destination by Hyatt brand, utilizing Hyatt's Hotel System including proprietary marks, standards, reservations, and marketing programs. The business model grants franchise rights to unique properties reflecting local markets, with franchisees paying fees for affiliation and services. It targets corporate business travelers and leisure travelers in the competitive full-service hotel industry.

Since 2019

Franchising

Hospitality & LodgingChicago, ILHyatt Hotels Corporationwww.hyatt.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$100,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$2,000 – $40,000

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty on Channel Bookings Gross Rooms Revenue + 3.5% Commercial Services Fee + 1.35% Digital Acquisition Fee + $2,000-$40,000/mo fixed corporate services (mandatory contracts and other corporate services)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How DESTINATION BY HYATT Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DESTINATION BY HYATT Current	N/A	$100K	7.0%	N/A
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.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NC

2CO

3MO

4CA

5NV

6SC

7VT

8MA

9VA

10WA

Franchisee Contacts

11 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

11 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Unpaid royalty fees dispute with franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

N/A

Non-Renewals

N/A

Reacquired

N/A

Ceased Ops

N/A

Transfers

N/A

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether DESTINATION BY HYATT 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.