SureStay Collection by Best Western vs Clarion / Clarion Pointe
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both SureStay Collection by Best Western and Clarion / Clarion Pointe are lodging franchises. SureStay Collection by Best Western requires an investment of $881K – $2.9M while Clarion / Clarion Pointe requires $298K – $2.6M. FranchiseVerdict rates SureStay Collection by Best Western F (Bottom Quintile) and Clarion / Clarion Pointe B (Above Average).
| Metric | SureStay Collection by Best Western | Clarion / Clarion Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | FBottom QuintileBottom Quintile | BAbove AverageAbove Average |
| Investment Range | $881K – $2.9M | $298K – $2.6M |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $45K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 16 | 178 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 1987 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2024 |
SureStay Collection by Best Western
FBottom QuintileBottom Quintile
Clarion / Clarion Pointe
BAbove AverageAbove Average
Investment Range
$881K – $2.9M
$298K – $2.6M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$45K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
16
178
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2016
1987
FDD Year
2026
2024