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Courtyard by Marriott FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

Courtyard by Marriott's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $15,129,110–$35,570,110, against $14,853,210–$40,502,610 in the 2025 filing.

Source: ND & WI state filings · Updated July 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$14,853,210$15,129,110+$275,900
High end of range$40,502,610$35,570,110−$4,932,500
Full range$14,853,210–$40,502,610$15,129,110–$35,570,110

The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $15,129,110–$35,570,110, against $14,853,210–$40,502,610 in the 2025 filing.

2026 filing: Item 6 details a complex fee structure, including separate fees for program services, loyalty contributions, and a variety of technology and support programs. Certain one-time and ongoing fees vary by hotel size and type.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)1,0751,083+8 (+0.7%)
Franchised outlets912931+19 (+2.1%)
Company-owned outlets163152−11
Openings during the year97−2
Closures during the yearNot disclosed0

Courtyard by Marriott reports 1,083 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 1,075 in the 2025 filing — a change of +8 (+0.7%).

Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: December 31, 2024; 2026: December 31, 2025. Item 20 outlet counts reflect both franchised and company-managed/leased units, with unit changes and transfers reported by state. Company-owned locations include franchisee reacquisitions and conversions.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Courtyard by Marriott included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 filing discloses financial performance, broken out across 3 outlet segments for Calendar year ended December 31, 2025 (2025).

Item 6 — Ongoing Fees

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Standard royalty rate6%6%unchanged

The standard royalty rate holds at 6% of Gross Room Sales across both filings.

2025 filing: Gross Room Sales includes all revenues related to room rentals and designated surcharges as specified in Item 6 Notes 1. 2026 filing: Gross room sales includes specified revenue items and is defined in detail in Item 6.

Frequently asked questions

Did the cost to open a Courtyard by Marriott franchise change in the 2026 FDD?

The 2026 FDD for Courtyard by Marriott states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $15,129,110–$35,570,110, against $14,853,210–$40,502,610 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $14,853,210 to $15,129,110 (+$275,900) and the high end moves from $40,502,610 to $35,570,110 (−$4,932,500).

How many locations does Courtyard by Marriott have?

The 2026 FDD for Courtyard by Marriott reports 1,083 outlets in Item 20, against 1,075 in the 2025 filing — 8 more.

How many Courtyard by Marriott locations closed?

The 2026 FDD for Courtyard by Marriott reports 0 outlet closures for the year it covers.

Did Courtyard by Marriott change its royalty rate?

No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Courtyard by Marriott state a standard royalty of 6%.

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