
ECONO LODGE
We provide ECONO LODGE branded hotel stays that deliver a comfortable place to stay at a great value for business and leisure travelers. Our hotels are designed to offer straightforward accommodations for guests who want dependable lodging at an affordable price. Properties with at least 10% suites may operate under the ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES name. We support both new hotel construction and the conversion of existing hotels into the ECONO LODGE system.
Your franchise match score
Lodging & Hospitality
Brand highlights
- CEOPatrick S. Pacious
- Headquarters915 Meeting Street, North Bethesda, MD, 20852
- Year founded1939
- Year started franchising1990
- IndustryLodging & Hospitality
- Locations open677 (-100 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$175,045 - $954,895
- Franchise fee$30,000
- Royalty5.0% of the preceding month’s Gross Room Revenues (“GRR”) (Note 2).
- Brand fund3.5% of the preceding month’s GRR (Note 2).
- Required Liquid Capital$10,000
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-04-01
| Category | Detail | View |
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about ECONO LODGE, 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 ECONO LODGE franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a ECONO LODGE franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a ECONO LODGE 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 ECONO LODGE. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information ECONO LODGE provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 677 |
| Franchise locations | 677 |
| Corporate locations | 0 |
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