MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of upscale, full-service hotels and resorts under the Margaritaville brand, providing lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, recreation, and amenities such as spas, pools, and meeting spaces. The business model licenses the proprietary Hotel System, including trademarks, designs, operational standards, and technology systems, to franchisees who build and manage these properties in cities and vacation destinations. It targets primarily leisure travelers, with some corporate business travelers, competing in the highly competitive hotel and resort market.
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% royalty + up to 3% marketing (currently 1.5% of Gross Rooms Revenue) + $3,350/mo fixed tech/platform fees (CRS maintenance, Flip.to, National Sales Org, Property Website) + additional per-room/monthly fees for CRM ($12/rm), Loyalty ($10/rm), Upsell, etc.
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 10 franchised hotels that (i) provided their financial information to STR and (ii) were fully operational (i.e. full room capacity available) for at least 12 full months as of December 31, 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS Compares to Other Hotels Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS Current | N/A | $105K | 5.0% | 18 |
| 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 MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS has 18 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2019.
Is MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS a good franchise to buy?
MARGARITAVILLE HOTELS & RESORTS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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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