SIGNATURE INN
Signature Inn offers franchises for operating affordable boutique hotels in the economy lodging segment, featuring a 'modern-retro' design with mid-century styling, modern amenities, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, lobby newspapers, and participation in the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Properties must have at least 40 guest rooms, be 100% smoke-free and pet-friendly (with possible waivers), and target budget-conscious travelers seeking distinctive accommodations. The business model provides experienced hotel operators with greater autonomy than conventional franchises while enforcing brand standards via manuals and periodic inspections.
Franchise Costs
Fixed royalty $25/room/mo for first 50 rooms (min $1,000/mo) + $18/room/mo brand promotion (min $720/mo) + $250/mo conference + $99/mo PMS connectivity + up to $75/mo operations insights + $145/mo revenue insights.
Financial Performance
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How SIGNATURE INN Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Hotels (ranked #3 of 34)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Hotels
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIGNATURE INN Current | $123K – $7.7M | $18K | N/A | 283 |
| 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 SIGNATURE INN franchisees (2016 – 2019)
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
292 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 breach of contract, post-termination obligations, enforcement of guarantees, fee collection, and trademark infringement disputes with former franchisees and guarantors, including counterclaims for improper fees, fraud in inducement, misrepresentation, and lack of support.
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 SIGNATURE INN franchise ranges from $123,064 to $7,732,081. This includes a franchise fee of $17,500.
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