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City Express by Marriott vs Sonesta ES Suites

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both City Express by Marriott and Sonesta ES Suites are lodging franchises. City Express by Marriott requires an investment of $2.8M – $4.9M while Sonesta ES Suites requires $982K – $8.8M. FranchiseVerdict rates City Express by Marriott B (Above average) and Sonesta ES Suites C (Average).

Investment Range
$2.8M – $4.9M
$982K – $8.8M
Franchise Fee
$75K
$65K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/AIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
11
73
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2024
2021
FDD Year
2026
2026