Coast Hotels franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Coast Hotels franchise fee is $0 and the total initial investment ranges from $27,500 to $556,000, with about $30,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Coast Hotels FDD.
What are the Coast Hotels franchise fees and investment?
The Coast Hotels franchise requires a franchise fee of $0 and a total initial investment of $27,500 to $556,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $0 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $27,500 to $556,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $30,000 |
| US locations | 9 |
| Industry | Hotels & Travel (Hotels & Lodging) |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
How does the Coast Hotels investment compare with other hotels & travel franchises?
Coast Hotels's minimum investment of $27,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $7,607,385 across the 195 hotels & travel franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 187 of the other 194 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $0 compares with an industry median of $50,000.
By minimum investment, Coast Hotels belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Coast Hotels FDD?
Verify six parts of the Coast Hotels Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Coast Hotels discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Coast Hotels?
These hotels & travel franchises have the closest minimum investment to Coast Hotels:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Map | $25,000 | $29,050 to $36,300 |
| LivAway Suites | $35,000 | $24,675 to $50,800 |
| Project H3 by Hilton | $100,000 | $21,280 to $133,950 |
| Key West | $15,000 | $39,499 to $8,713,497 |
| Hyatt Studios | $50,000 to $100,000 | $40,200 to $134,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Coast Hotels franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Coast Hotels franchise ranges from $27,500 to $556,000, including a franchise fee of $0, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Coast Hotels franchise?
Coast Hotels lists a minimum of about $30,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Coast Hotels locations are there?
Coast Hotels reported 9 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Coast Hotels been franchising?
Coast Hotels started offering franchises in 2002 after the company was founded in 2002.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Coast Hotels and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Coast Hotels. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.