Ruby Hotels
Ruby Hotels is an upscale select-service hotel franchise targeting modern, cost-and-style conscious travelers seeking character-filled accommodations in vibrant city locations, with 100-200 guest rooms featuring tech-enabled experiences like self-check-in, no check-out, powerful showers, and locally crafted interiors. The franchisor, Holiday Hospitality Franchising LLC, licenses the Ruby Hotels brand to franchisees for new developments, conversions, or ownership changes, providing access to IHG's reservation systems, marketing, training, and brand standards. The business model emphasizes laid-back comfort, high-quality design at affordable prices, supported by a global network of services.
Franchise Costs
Financial Performance
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How Ruby Hotels Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ruby Hotels Current | $8.0M – $38.4M | $121K | N/A | 0 |
| 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.
Franchisee Contacts
3 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, unpaid fee and liquidated damages collection matters, non-renewal and performance standard claims under state franchise laws, breach of contract, vendor imposition and kickback allegations (including multiple class actions), and one class action over a system data breach.
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 Ruby Hotels franchise ranges from $7,969,801 to $38,364,100. This includes a franchise fee of $120,500.
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