WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham franchises upscale extended stay hotels that offer a mix of furnished and unfurnished studio, one-, and two-bedroom units with hotel-like services, amenities such as a fitness center, game room, outdoor space, and a proprietary sundry shop. The business model involves licensing the WaterWalk System—including proprietary marks, operational standards, training, and reservation systems—for both new construction and select conversion properties. It targets conventional extended stay guests and the temporary housing market as an alternative to rental apartments and other upscale lodging options.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 3% system assessment fee + $1,200/yr ($100/mo) continuing education
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 11 Chain Facilities (all franchisee-operated) in the United States that were part of the System as of December 31, 2024, reporting Central Reservation System and Wyndham Rewards Contribution from August 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
* The document provides financial performance representations in Item 19. However, the data presented in the table on page 2 consists of 'Central Reservation System Contribution' and 'Wyndham Rewards Contribution' expressed as percentages of gross room revenue, not the gross room revenue itself in dollar amounts. No dollar figures for average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue quartiles, net income, net profit, or EBITDA were provided. Therefore, these fields are set to null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Compares to Other Extended Stay Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Current | N/A | $75K | 6.0% | 11 |
| STUDIO 6 | $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 |
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
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How many WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham has 11 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2014.
Is WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham a good franchise to buy?
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.
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