ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $11,506,418 to $17,258,078, with about $2,590,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the ECHO Suites Extended Stay FDD.
What are the ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise fees and investment?
The ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $11,506,418 to $17,258,078. 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) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $11,506,418 to $17,258,078 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $2,590,000 |
| US locations | 5 |
| Industry | Hotels & Travel (Hotels & Lodging) |
| Headquarters | Parsippany, New Jersey |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the ECHO Suites Extended Stay investment compare with other hotels & travel franchises?
ECHO Suites Extended Stay's minimum investment of $11,506,418 is above the median minimum investment of $7,607,385 across the 195 hotels & travel franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 72 of the other 194 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $50,000.
By minimum investment, ECHO Suites Extended Stay belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the ECHO Suites Extended Stay FDD?
Verify six parts of the ECHO Suites Extended Stay 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 ECHO Suites Extended Stay 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 ECHO Suites Extended Stay?
These hotels & travel franchises have the closest minimum investment to ECHO Suites Extended Stay:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Sonesta ES Suites | $65,000 | $11,452,761 to $19,080,007 |
| Wingate by Wyndham | $36,000 | $11,253,228 to $16,142,211 |
| Project Q by Hilton | $50,000 | $11,066,886 to $19,969,517 |
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott | $75,000 to $85,000 | $12,021,800 to $33,832,700 |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | $40,000 | $12,274,670 to $14,268,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise ranges from $11,506,418 to $17,258,078, including a franchise fee of $35,000, 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 ECHO Suites Extended Stay franchise?
ECHO Suites Extended Stay lists a minimum of about $2,590,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many ECHO Suites Extended Stay locations are there?
ECHO Suites Extended Stay reported 5 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 ECHO Suites Extended Stay been franchising?
ECHO Suites Extended Stay started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2022.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. ECHO Suites Extended Stay and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by ECHO Suites Extended Stay. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.