Red Carpet Inn
Hospitality International, Inc. franchises budget hotels under the Red Carpet Inn brand, among others, as part of a nationwide network connected by a central reservation system and promoted through national and regional advertising. Franchisees operate affordable hotels targeting price-sensitive travelers, often required to provide a restaurant serving breakfast or a free continental breakfast to guests. The business model involves initial franchise fees ranging from $10,000, monthly fixed fees per room, reservation fees, and other ongoing charges to the franchisor.
Franchise Costs
$25 per room/mo royalty + $15 per room/mo marketing fund + $35/mo education and meeting fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.
Be careful if you are interested in investing. The lack of financial performance representations may indicate limited data or varying results across franchises.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Red Carpet Inn Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 88% of Hotels franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Carpet Inn Current | $134K – $531K | $10K | N/A | 201 |
| 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
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Red Carpet Inn 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
6 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 |
6 Contacts Available
Unlock all Red Carpet Inn franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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 Red Carpet Inn franchise ranges from $134,195 to $531,295. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000.
Unlock Full FDD Access
Download Red Carpet Inn's complete FDD plus 1,700+ other franchise documents — all with one plan.
Secure checkout with Stripe · Cancel anytime
Also includes FDDs for
More Hospitality & Lodging Franchises
QUALITY INN
Hospitality & Lodging
SUPER 8
Hospitality & Lodging
DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES
Hospitality & Lodging
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES
Hospitality & Lodging
RED ROOF PLUS AND SUITES
Hospitality & Lodging
BAYMONT INN & BAYMONT INN & SUITES
Hospitality & Lodging