SUPER 8
Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. franchises Super 8® and Super 8® by Wyndham guest lodging facilities that provide economy-oriented transient lodging services, including overnight accommodations, coffee, and complimentary breakfast items, without restaurants or extensive amenities. The business model involves selling and supporting franchises for single-location facilities using the Super 8 system, which includes a toll-free reservation number and chain website. Target customers are business and leisure travelers, vacationing families, and senior citizens.
Franchise Costs
5.5% royalty + 3% system assessment + $734-$1,050/mo PMS support fee + $600/yr continuing education + $120/yr spirit training
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for Average Daily Room Rate, Occupancy Rate, RevPAR, and RevPAR Index is based on 557 Qualified Chain Facilities. Data for Central Reservation System Contribution and Wyndham Rewards Contribution is based on 1,375 Chain Facilities.
* The document provides Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) on a per-room basis, and percentages for Central Reservation System and Wyndham Rewards contributions. It does not provide average or median gross revenue, net income, net profit, or EBITDA per franchise unit (i.e., per hotel facility) in dollar amounts as typically expected for franchise unit performance.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SUPER 8 Compares
Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SUPER 8 Current | $4.7M – $6.9M | $25K | 5.5% | 1,375 |
| QUALITY INN | $317K – $2.0M | $45K | 5.3% | 1,621 |
| 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 |
| BAYMONT INN & BAYMONT INN & SUITES | $7.6M – $10.5M | $26K | 5.0% | 547 |
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
+34 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SUPER 8 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
1,475 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, fee collection matters, and breach of contract claims involving franchisees.
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 SUPER 8 franchise ranges from $4,663,694 to $6,929,131. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.
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