Is THE JAMES a good franchise to buy?

THE JAMES

Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises for operating upper upscale full-service hotels under the The James brand, offering luxury boutique hotel services and adhering to specific Brand Standards for construction, operation, and marketing. The business model provides franchisees with access to reservation services, advertising, training programs, and operational support within the broader Sonesta network of brands. The target market consists of business and leisure travelers, meeting planners, and organizers and attendees of social functions.

Since 2022

Franchising

Hospitality & LodgingNewton, MASonesta Holdco Corporationwww.sonesta.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

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Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

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Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

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Brand Fund

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Item 6 of FDD

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How THE JAMES Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
THE JAMES Current	N/A	N/A	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.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whether THE JAMES is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.