Which is the better franchise, Days Inn or BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection?

FranchiseVerdict grades Days Inn B and BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Days Inn vs BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection

Q: Is Days Inn or BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection cheaper to open?

Days Inn costs $248,324–$3,627,625 and BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection costs $442,540–$2,765,125 to open (FDD Item 7). Days Inn has the lower entry cost.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Days Inn and BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection are lodging franchises. Days Inn requires an investment of $248K – $3.6M while BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection requires $443K – $2.8M. Days Inn has SBA lending data on file with a 10.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Days Inn B (Above average) and BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection B (Above average).

Metric	Days Inn	BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection
Verdict Grade	BAbove averageAbove average	BAbove averageAbove average
Investment Range	$248K – $3.6M	$443K – $2.8M
Franchise Fee	$35K	$25K
Royalty Rate	5.5%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/AOutlet subset	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	10.2% (1098 loans)	N/A
Total Units	1,201	67
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	1992	2020
FDD Year	2026	2026