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THE REGISTRY COLLECTION HOTELS
The Registry Collection Hotels franchise enables members to operate luxury guest lodging facilities under the Registry Collection Hotels brand, part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts portfolio, offering overnight accommodations, premium food and beverage experiences, and luxury amenities in premier urban and resort destinations worldwide. Properties can be new constructions or conversions of existing hotels, either hard-branded or soft-branded with 'A Registry Collection Hotel' notation, leveraging the brand's equity from a fractional exchange program. The target market includes discerning, upscale travelers seeking exceptional service and unique experiences in independent or historic properties.
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Franchise Costs
5% membership fee (royalty) + 3% marketing fee (ad fund) + $734-$1,050/mo PMS support fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Dreaming of luxury hospitality under Wyndham's prestige? The Registry Collection Hotels pitches elite lodging for upscale travelers in urban and resort hotspots, blending new builds with historic conversions. But with a franchise network thinner than most expect and no Item 19 financial performance representations, one burning question lingers: does this ultra-premium play deliver the returns to match its grandeur?
Item 7 lays out a staggering entry: initial investment from $26,731,580 to $47,439,096, covering real estate, construction, FF&E, and pre-opening costs for properties starting at 100+ keys. Franchise fee hits $75,000, followed by 5% royalty on room revenue plus 3% marketing fund, and monthly PMS fees of $734-$1,050. No Item 19 disclosure means zero official earnings data—critical for a concept where scale drives viability, forcing reliance on Wyndham's broader equity from its fractional ownership roots rather than franchisee proofs.
System health raises flags: just 1 franchised location since 2017 per Item 20, signaling sluggish expansion in a capital-intensive sector. Litigation in Items 3/4 includes breach disputes (LuxUrban) and termination claims (Pooniwala), hinting at operational tensions. For deep-pocketed investors eyeing $30M+ commitments, this Wyndham outlier demands scrutiny—proven parent strength versus nascent franchise risks could make or break outsized returns.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How THE REGISTRY COLLECTION HOTELS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Hotels franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE REGISTRY COLLECTION HOTELS Current | $26.7M – $47.4M | $75K | 5.0% | 1 |
| 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% | 596 |
| BAYMONT INN & BAYMONT INN & SUITES | $7.6M – $10.5M | $26K | 5.0% | 547 |
Hotels Average 34 franchises | $8.7M – $22.2M | $48K | 5.3% | – |
* 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
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1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract and recurring fee collection disputes with franchisees (LuxUrban case); franchisee claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, and franchise law violations (Pooniwala case).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a THE REGISTRY COLLECTION HOTELS franchise ranges from $26,731,580 to $47,439,096. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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