JdV by HyattFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A JdV by Hyatt franchise does not disclose total investment in its current FDD, including a $100K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $40.7M
- 53rd pct Lodging
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 2nd pct Lodging
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 47th pct Lodging
- Units
- 17
- 20th pct Lodging
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Lodging · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Lodging avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $40.7M including a $100K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 54/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C.
- Parent company
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606
- Auditor
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $5.9B
- vs $6.7B prior year
Overview
About
JdV by Hyatt franchisees operate upscale, independent-style boutique hotels under the Hyatt umbrella, managing day-to-day hospitality operations including guest services, housekeeping, food & beverage, and revenue management while adhering to strict brand standards. Franchisees leverage Hyatt's reservation systems and loyalty program (World of Hyatt) for distribution but maintain significant operational autonomy. Daily responsibilities include staff management, property maintenance, pricing strategy, and compliance with Hyatt's quality and service protocols.
- CEO
- Jim Chu
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 1957
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 4
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $40.7M
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $650K – $1.0M
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $100K – $120K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Gross Rooms Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 13.7%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $6 |
| Transfer fee | $100K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 13.7% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Lodging averages
How JdV by Hyatt Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 17
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 12
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 29%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +66.7%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +66.7%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 4 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
4
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
JdV by Hyatt presents extreme capital requirements, zero financial transparency, unproven unit economics with only 17 locations, and opaque royalty definitions that create substantial downside risk for franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Deloitte & Touche LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 54 / 100 rating
- 01MINORExtreme investment range with $0 floor suggests undefined or variable costs; $40.7M ceiling indicates luxury hotel development requiring massive capital with unclear ROI timeline
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed — cannot validate claimed 66.7% YoY unit growth or assess actual franchisee profitability
- 03MINORRoyalty structure tied only to 'Channel Bookings' (likely OTA/direct only) — opaque definition may exclude significant revenue streams, making true cost burden unclear
- 04MINOROnly 17 units across entire system indicates nascent/unproven brand with minimal operating history to validate business model
- 05MEDHyatt luxury positioning creates high barrier to entry and operational complexity; franchisees must meet strict brand standards with no disclosed support mechanisms
- 06MED20-year term is extraordinarily long for hospitality with no disclosed renewal terms, suggesting franchisor locks in franchisees long-term with limited exit
- 07HIGHGoing Concern = FALSE statement is ambiguous — does this mean franchisor has no going concern issues, or is this field not applicable?
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Area of Protection |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 72 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 56 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Site selection
- franchisor
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Simphony
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Simphony
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
JdV by Hyatt · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do JdV by Hyatt franchise owners earn?
JdV by Hyatt does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is JdV by Hyatt's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for JdV by Hyatt (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many JdV by Hyatt franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, JdV by Hyatt has 17 total units in the United States, including 3 franchised units and 12 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is JdV by Hyatt a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates JdV by Hyatt as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 54 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.