Candlewood Suites
We provide extended-stay hotel accommodations under the Candlewood Suites brand for mid-market business and leisure travelers who want a comfortable place to settle in. Our hotels feature spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, ample storage, large workspaces, and free high-speed internet access. We also offer guest amenities such as an outdoor Gazebo Grill, a Lending Locker, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary guest laundry, and the 24-hour Candlewood Cupboard for snacks, entrées, sundries, and coffee. We operate as a hotel system with centralized reservations, guest services, marketing support, and technology platforms that help manage bookings, check-in, rate management, and guest communication.
Your franchise match score
Lodging & Hospitality
Brand highlights
- CEOElie W. Maalouf
- HeadquartersThree Ravinia Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30346
- Year founded1989
- Year started franchising1995
- IndustryLodging & Hospitality
- Locations open370 (+9 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$13,398,650 - $19,461,750
- Franchise fee$50,000
- Royalty5.5% of Gross Suites Revenues (“GSR”).
- Brand fund2.5% of GSR (combined reservations and marketing fee).
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-03-28
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Candlewood Suites, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Candlewood Suites franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Candlewood Suites franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Candlewood Suites franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Candlewood Suites. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Candlewood Suites provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 370 |
| Franchise locations | 370 |
| Corporate locations | 0 |
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