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Sonesta ES Suites vs City Express by Marriott

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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