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Marriott

We operate full-service Marriott hotels and JW Marriott hotels that serve discerning business and leisure travelers. Our hotels typically range from about 100 to 2,000 guestrooms and offer restaurants and lounges, room service, catering, banquet services, meeting rooms, ballrooms, business centers, and fitness and recreation facilities. JW Marriott properties provide a more luxury-focused experience with larger guestrooms, elevated food and beverage offerings, and a higher level of service. We also operate Marriott Suites hotels and Marriott Hotel and Conference Center properties, which add all-suite accommodations or expanded conference facilities. Across the system, we use shared brand standards, training, reservation and revenue management tools, marketing programs, and quality controls to deliver a consistent guest experience.

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Lodging & Hospitality

Brand highlights

  • CEOAnthony Capuano
  • Headquarters7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814
  • Year founded1957
  • Year started franchising1968
  • IndustryLodging & Hospitality
  • Locations open368 (-1 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$93,910,590 - $168,938,990
  • Franchise fee$100,000
  • Royalty6% of gross room sales, plus 3% of gross food and beverage sales
  • Brand fundcontribution to the Marketing Fund of 1% of gross room sales
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A

Learn more about the Lodging & Hospitality industry:

From hotels and motels to vacation rentals, the lodging industry is a cornerstone of the travel sector. Franchises in this category offer the chance to be part of the global tourism economy.

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-31

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Location data

Total locations368
Franchise locations245
Corporate locations123
System growth over time

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