Home2 Suites franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Home2 Suites franchise fee is $100,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $15,686,198 to $24,442,399, with about $3,575,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Home2 Suites FDD.
What are the Home2 Suites franchise fees and investment?
The Home2 Suites franchise requires a franchise fee of $100,000 and a total initial investment of $15,686,198 to $24,442,399. 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) | $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $15,686,198 to $24,442,399 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $3,575,000 |
| US locations | 663 |
| Industry | Hotels & Travel (Hotels & Lodging) |
| Headquarters | McLean, Virginia |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the Home2 Suites investment compare with other hotels & travel franchises?
Home2 Suites's minimum investment of $15,686,198 is above the median minimum investment of $7,607,385 across the 195 hotels & travel franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 51 of the other 194 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $100,000 compares with an industry median of $50,000.
By minimum investment, Home2 Suites belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Home2 Suites FDD?
Verify six parts of the Home2 Suites 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 Home2 Suites 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 Home2 Suites?
These hotels & travel franchises have the closest minimum investment to Home2 Suites:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Atwell Suites | $58,000 | $15,712,500 to $23,636,500 |
| Wyndham Garden | $35,000 to $38,500 | $15,580,592 to $20,285,247 |
| Residence Inn By Marriott | $90,000 | $15,929,510 to $46,813,310 |
| Cambria Hotels | $60,000 | $15,400,290 to $222,056,249 |
| Reverb | $50,000 to $100,000 | $15,353,150 to $37,251,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Home2 Suites franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Home2 Suites franchise ranges from $15,686,198 to $24,442,399, including a franchise fee of $100,000, 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 Home2 Suites franchise?
Home2 Suites lists a minimum of about $3,575,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Home2 Suites locations are there?
Home2 Suites reported 663 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 Home2 Suites been franchising?
Home2 Suites started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2007.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Home2 Suites and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Home2 Suites. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.