How many QUALITY INN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, QUALITY INN has 114 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1968.

Can you get an SBA loan for a QUALITY INN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for QUALITY INN franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is QUALITY INN a good franchise to buy?

QUALITY INN shows several positive indicators: established brand with 114+ 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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QUALITY INN

Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises mid-scale hotels under the QUALITY INN brand family, including QUALITY INN, QUALITY INN & SUITES, QUALITY SUITES, QUALITY HOTEL, and QUALITY RESORT, providing comfortable accommodations with amenities like free breakfast, high-speed internet, in-room coffee, and personal service. The business model supports both new construction and conversion of existing hotels into franchised properties. It targets business and leisure travelers seeking value-oriented, mid-scale lodging options.

FDD Year:

114locations

$349K–$13997K

Since 1968

Hospitality & LodgingNorth Bethesda, MDchoicehotelsdevelopment.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Initial Investment

$348,700 – $13,997,250

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,000 – $1,400

6.0% royalty + 2.5% marketing and reservation fee + $6.10 per room monthly property technology & service fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: 94 franchised SUBURBAN hotels open and operating as of December 31, 2025, that met the definition of the Performance Sample as outlined in Item 19.

Extracted Item 19 Section

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How QUALITY INN Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Hotels

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
QUALITY INN Current	$349K – $14.0M	$40K	6.0%	114
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%	596
BAYMONT INN & BAYMONT INN & SUITES	$7.6M – $10.5M	$26K	5.0%	547
Hotels Average 34 franchises	$8.2M – $21.6M	$49K	5.3%	–

* 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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NC

2FL

3OH

4GA

5SC

6LA

7VA

8IN

9TX

10PA

11CO

12WV

13IA

14NY

15TN

+17 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for QUALITY INN franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

799

Average Loan

$2,491,532

Total Volume

$1990.7M

Default Rate

1.3%

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.

799 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

105 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

105 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases6

Includes class action lawsuits regarding fees, claims of discriminatory and anti-competitive practices, breach of contract, and alleged violations of franchise laws and trade secret acts. Also includes actions to recover royalties and debts, and post-termination intellectual property enforcement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a QUALITY INN franchise ranges from $348,700 to $13,997,250. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.