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The Red Collection vs Motel 6

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Red Collection and Motel 6 are lodging franchises. The Red Collection requires an investment of $221K – $1.6M while Motel 6 requires $195K – $1.5M. Motel 6 has SBA lending data on file with a 4.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates The Red Collection C (Average) and Motel 6 A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$221K – $1.6M
$195K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
4.6% (615 loans)
Total Units
5
1,195
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2005
FDD Year
2025
2026