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Days Inn vs Motel 6

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Days Inn and Motel 6 are lodging franchises. Days Inn requires an investment of $248K – $10.1M while Motel 6 requires $195K – $8.2M. On SBA loan performance, Motel 6 has a lower charge-off rate (4.6%) compared to Days Inn (10.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Days Inn B (Above Average) and Motel 6 A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$248K – $10.1M
$195K – $8.2M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
10.2% (1098 loans)
4.6% (615 loans)
Total Units
1,201
1,195
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1992
2005
FDD Year
2026
2025