How Much Does a stayAPT Suites Franchise Cost?
Data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document
Investment Summary
Total Investment
$7.5M – $12.9M
Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty
Greater of $2,500 per month or 5% of Gross Room Revenues
Ad Fund
2.0%
Cost Breakdown
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee for stayAPT Suites is $40K. 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 stayAPT Suites franchise requires a total investment of $7.5M – $12.9M. 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 $90K to $225K.
Ongoing Costs
Beyond the initial investment, stayAPT Suites franchisees pay ongoing fees. The royalty structure is: Greater of $2,500 per month or 5% of Gross Room Revenues. The advertising or brand fund contribution is 2.0% of gross sales. There is also a technology fee of $3K.
Net Worth & Liquid Capital Requirements
stayAPT Suites requires working capital of $90K – $225K 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?
stayAPT Suites 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 stayAPT Suites?
SBA Loans Issued
2
Default Rate
N/A
The SBA (Small Business Administration) tracks loan performance for franchise brands. stayAPT Suites has 2 SBA-backed loans on record. 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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