How many STUDIO 6 franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, STUDIO 6 has 219 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2005.

Can you get an SBA loan for a STUDIO 6 franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for STUDIO 6 franchises. Historical data shows 51 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for STUDIO 6 franchisees, with an average loan amount of $2,802,627. The historical default rate is 2.0%.

Is STUDIO 6 a good franchise to buy?

STUDIO 6 shows several positive indicators: established brand with 219+ 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.

STUDIO 6

Studio 6 franchises all-suites motels offering limited services and amenities under two brands: Studio 6 Extended Stay for extended stays and Studio 6 Suites for transient lodging, competing in the low-cost segment of the lodging market. They target business and leisure travelers needing short-term, affordable housing alternatives. The franchisor provides the Studio 6 System, including proprietary marks, reservation systems, marketing programs, and operational standards via franchise agreements.

219

Locations

$97K–$9016K

Investment

Since 2005

Franchising

Hospitality & LodgingDallas, TXOYO Hotels Inc.www.staystudio6.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$96,577 – $9,016,115

Low: $96,577High: $9,016,115

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,000 – $1,200

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 3% program fee (marketing/brand fund) + $300/mo IT services + $3.90/room/mo PMS software + $40/mo guest survey (approx. $1,000/mo total fixed for 100-room motel incl. annuals prorated)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: 164 franchised Motels operating in the U.S. that were active and operating as franchised properties for at least two full years as of December 31, 2024.

* The document provides Average Occupancy Rate, Average Daily Rate, and Average RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room). These are revenue metrics per available room, not 'average gross revenue per franchise unit' as required for the output fields. No information on total gross revenue per unit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA for a franchise unit is provided. Therefore, all specific financial value fields are set to null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How STUDIO 6 Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Extended Stay (ranked #1 of 9)
#1 largest franchise system in Extended Stay
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Extended Stay

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
STUDIO 6 Current	$97K – $9.0M	$25K	5.0%	219
HAWTHORN SUITES HOTELS AND HAWTHORN SUITES	$12.3M – $14.3M	$40K	5.5%	71
HOMETOWNE STUDIOS BY RED ROOF	$10.7M – $13.2M	$30K	5.5%	45
Hyatt Studios	$12.0M – $21.5M	$50K	5.0%	45
GRANDSTAY RESIDENTIAL SUITES	$125K – $24.2M	$35K	5.0%	30
AFFORDABLE SUITES OF AMERICA	$193K – $1.8M	$35K	5.0%	18
Extended Stay Average 9 franchises	$7.6M – $14.7M	$38K	5.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 9 Extended Stay 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

Top States

1CA

2FL

3OK

4TX

5SC

6AZ

7AL

8GA

9NM

10LA

11IL

12WY

13CO

14IN

15KS

+22 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for STUDIO 6 franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$2,802,627

Total Volume

$142.9M

Default Rate

2.0%

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

288 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Primarily termination disputes for nonpayment of fees, failure to cure defaults, and breach of contract claims by former franchisees.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a STUDIO 6 franchise ranges from $96,577 to $9,016,115. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.