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How Much Does a Sleep Inn Franchise Cost?

Data from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document

Investment Summary

Total Investment

$7.4M – $9.4M

Franchise Fee

$3K

Royalty

5.5%

Ad Fund

3.5%

Cost Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial franchise fee for Sleep Inn is $3K. This one-time payment covers the right to operate under the brand, access to proprietary systems, and initial training programs.

Total Investment Range

Opening a Sleep Inn franchise requires a total investment of $7.4M – $9.4M. This range typically includes real estate or leasehold improvements, equipment and fixtures, initial inventory, signage, insurance, and working capital to sustain operations during the ramp-up period.

Working capital alone ranges from $175K to $345K.

Ongoing Costs

Beyond the initial investment, Sleep Inn franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty fee is 5.5% of gross sales (Gross Room Revenues). The advertising or brand fund contribution is 3.5% of gross sales. There is also a technology fee of $472.

Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements

Sleep Inn requires working capital of $175K – $345K to cover initial operating expenses. This is the liquid cash you should have available beyond the franchise fee and buildout costs.

What Can You Earn?

Sleep Inn does not disclose earnings data in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish financial performance representations, though this is a data point many prospective franchisees consider important.

How Do Banks View Sleep Inn?

SBA Loans Issued

382

Default Rate

10.6%

The SBA (Small Business Administration) tracks loan performance for franchise brands. Sleep Inn has 382 SBA-backed loans on record. The default rate is 10.6%, which is below the franchise industry average, indicating relatively lower lending risk. A lower default rate generally indicates that lenders view the franchise as a safer investment, though past performance does not guarantee future results.

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