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B65/100FDD 2026

Unscripted by Hyatt — Litigation & Risk

Lodging - Hotels & Motels · FDD Items 3, 4 & 5

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Lower Risk

No litigation cases disclosed in FDD Items 3 and 4.

Source: FDD Items 3–5

FDD Items 3 & 4

Litigation Metrics

Cases disclosed
0
Total from FDD Items 3 and 4
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
—
Franchisor or officer bankruptcy
Overall risk score
65 / 100
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Rating
MODERATE
STRONG / MODERATE / CAUTION / AVOID

FDD Items 5, 6 & 17 — what you give up

Contract Risk Indicators

Mandatory arbitration
Required
Disputes resolved outside court — limits your legal options
Jury trial waiver
Waived
You give up the right to a jury trial
Non-compete
2 yrs
Post-termination restriction on similar businesses
Franchisor can compete
Yes
Franchisor can open competing locations in or near your territory
Right of first refusal
Yes
Franchisor can match any purchase offer when you try to sell
Governing law
Illinois
State whose law governs disputes — relevant if you're not based there

What drove the 65/100 rating

Risk Score Breakdown

  1. 01MEDExtremely limited unit count (only 2 locations) suggests brand is in early/unproven stage with minimal track record
  2. 02MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (Avg Revenue and Net Income not disclosed) prevents validation of ROI claims and profitability
  3. 03MINORMassive investment range ($1.9M–$9.5M) indicates high variability and unclear cost structure; unclear what drives 5x difference
  4. 04MINOROnly 2 units with unknown growth trajectory raises questions about system viability and franchisee recruitment
  5. 05MINORHigh 5% royalty on gross rooms revenue (not profit) compounds risk for underperforming properties
  6. 06MED20-year term locks franchisees into long commitment with unproven brand and limited peer support network
  7. 07MEDHyatt's boutique positioning may limit market appeal compared to established extended-stay or limited-service brands

Severity inferred from FDD text — not a regulatory or legal classification

Litigation data from FDD Items 3, 4, and 5. SBA data from public 7(a) FOIA records (FY2020–present). Not legal advice — consult a franchise attorney before signing any franchise agreement.