HOWARD JOHNSON
Howard Johnson International, Inc. offers franchises for Howard Johnson branded guest lodging facilities that provide overnight accommodations, related services such as complimentary breakfast items, coffee, high-speed internet, swimming pools, fitness rooms, and access to the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. The brand primarily operates in the economy segment in North America and upper mid-scale to luxury properties internationally, targeting families and leisure travelers. Franchisees operate under the franchisor's system without the franchisor owning or managing any facilities.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $734-$1,050/mo PMS fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 57 Qualified Chain Facilities (franchised outlets) for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, that 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'.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HOWARD JOHNSON Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOWARD JOHNSON Current | $6.7M – $11.5M | $35K | 5.0% | 139 |
| 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
+28 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOWARD JOHNSON franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
154 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes and fee collection matters.
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 HOWARD JOHNSON franchise ranges from $6,681,950 to $11,539,776. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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