TRYP by Wyndham Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
TRYP by Wyndham is a midscale, urban lifestyle hotel franchise. Franchisees own and operate the hotels, managing guest services, food and beverage, and revenue under Wyndham brand standards.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A TRYP by Wyndham franchise requires a total initial investment of $18.9M – $32.7M, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: B (Above average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $18.9M – $32.7M
- 58th pct Lodging
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 3rd pct Lodging
- Units
- 9
- 21st pct Lodging
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Lodging · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Lodging avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $18.9M – $32.7M including a $35K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSItem 19 reports central-reservations revenue contribution rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- RISKVerdict B (Above average), verdict score 54/100 (higher is better).
- LEGAL14 litigation matters disclosed in Item 3, higher than typical. Review the summary for patterns (franchisor-initiated vs. franchisee-initiated).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- TRYP Hotels Worldwide, Inc.
- Parent company
- Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC
- Ultimate parent
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
- Predecessor
- Sol Meliá S.A. (TRYP hotel brand acquired June 30, 2010)
- Prior franchisor entity
- CEO title
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- Geoff Ballotti
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- HQ
- 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
- Auditor
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.4B
- vs $1.4B prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Geoff Ballotti
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2010
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 7
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 163% above the typical lodging franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $695K | $1.7M |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $18.2M | $31.0M |
| Total initial investment | $18.9M | $32.7M |
Source: TRYP by Wyndham 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $18.9M – $32.7M
- Middle of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $695K – $1.7M
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Room Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $734 |
| Training fee | $7K |
| Transfer fee | $35K |
| Renewal fee | $35K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
What do units actually make?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 19
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
TRYP by Wyndham did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one TRYP by Wyndham unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
0%
Below the 30–60% attractive-franchise band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
Item 19 reports central-reservations revenue contribution rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable. We omit it from rankings.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 8.0% — below the Lodging average of 10.4%.
Disclosure
Item 19 reports central-reservations revenue contribution rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
Operator retention
Net unit growth of +12.5% over 3 years (1 opened, 0 closed).
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Lodging averages
How TRYP by Wyndham Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 9
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- +12.5%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +12.5%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 1
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Transfer rate
- 11.1%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 7 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.
7
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Tryp by Wyndham discloses 14 litigation matters, but none are against the franchisor itself; nine are against parent/affiliate Wyndham entities (price-fixing/resort-fee class actions). No franchisor bankruptcy, going-concern, or distress; audited, Item 19 disclosed. Litigation is parent-level, so weighted as one minor concern for a small 9-unit brand.
Litigation (Item 3)
Three pending class action lawsuits filed against Wyndham Hotels & Resorts affiliates in Canada: (1) Benoit v. IDeaS et al. (Quebec) - filed January 2026, alleging price fixing and unfair competition in hotel revenue management; (2) Jantunen v. IDeaS et al. (British Columbia) - filed December 2025, alleging similar price fixing conspiracy; (3) Proulx et al. v. Orsini Bros. Inns et al. (Ontario) - filed July 2025, alleging misleading resort/tourism fees. No litigation against Franchisor itself. All pending cases involve parent company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and/or affiliate Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc.
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: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 54 / 100 verdict
- 01MINOR14 litigation matters but none vs. franchisor itself; parent/affiliate class actions
- 02MINORNo going-concern or distress; audited
- 03MEDItem 19 disclosed
- 04HIGHMinor: parent-level litigation exposure
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 0 |
| Territory type | Negotiated |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Right of first refusalℹ | No |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 14 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Three pending class action lawsuits filed against Wyndham Hotels & Resorts affiliates in Canada: (1) Benoit v. IDeaS et al. (Quebec) - filed January 2026, alleging price fixing and unfair competition in hotel revenue management; (2) Jantunen v. IDeaS et al. (British Columbia) - filed December 2025, alleging similar price fixing conspiracy; (3) Proulx et al. v. Orsini Bros. Inns et al. (Ontario) - filed July 2025, alleging misleading resort/tourism fees. No litigation against Franchisor itself. All pending cases involve parent company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and/or affiliate Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 37 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 30 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- SynXis Property Hub and OPERA Cloud
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: SynXis Property Hub and OPERA Cloud
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a TRYP by Wyndham franchise?
The total investment to open a TRYP by Wyndham franchise ranges from $18.9M – $32.7M, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do TRYP by Wyndham franchise owners earn?
TRYP by Wyndham 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 Item 19 in the TRYP by Wyndham FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the TRYP by Wyndham FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is TRYP by Wyndham's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for TRYP by Wyndham (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 TRYP by Wyndham franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, TRYP by Wyndham has 9 total units in the United States, including 9 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is TRYP by Wyndham a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates TRYP by Wyndham as a B-grade franchise with a verdict score of 54 out of 100 (higher is better), 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.