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| Brand | Sonesta Select / Sonesta Essential Lodging Remove | Postcard Cabins Lodging Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $957K – $18.6M | $8.5M – $11.6M |
Liquid capital | $300K – $600K | $50K – $55K |
Franchise fee | $65K | $50K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | CAverage |
Risk score | 26 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 18 | N/A |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 61 | 0 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 6.6% | N/A |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 20 | N/A |
Initial training (hrs) | 31 | 111 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 36 | 37 |
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