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Fairfield by Marriott FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

Fairfield by Marriott's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $12,289,300–$27,222,300, against $12,021,800–$33,832,700 in the 2025 filing.

Source: WI & VA state filings · Updated June 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$12,021,800$12,289,300+$267,500
High end of range$33,832,700$27,222,300−$6,610,400
Full range$12,021,800–$33,832,700$12,289,300–$27,222,300

The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $12,289,300–$27,222,300, against $12,021,800–$33,832,700 in the 2025 filing.

2026 filing: The royalty and national ad fund contributions are calculated on Gross Room Sales, as defined in Item 6 notes. Item 6 tables list multiple additional mandatory and optional fees associated with system programs, technology, sales services, and operational support. For the full table of fees, see Item 6.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)1,1741,191+17 (+1.4%)
Franchised outlets1,1681,186+18 (+1.5%)
Company-owned outlets65−1
Openings during the year3617−19
Closures during the year11Not disclosed

Fairfield by Marriott reports 1,191 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 1,174 in the 2025 filing — a change of +17 (+1.4%).

Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: Year ended 2024 (fiscal year-end); 2026: As of December 31, 2025. Item 20 outlet counts include franchised and company-owned/managed/leased hotels open as of the year-end. Transfers represent outlets acquired by new franchisees during 2025. For full annual opening, transfer, and closure activity by state and outlet type, refer to Item 20 tables.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Fairfield 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 rate5.5%5.5%unchanged

The standard royalty rate holds at 5.5% of Gross Room Sales across both filings.

Frequently asked questions

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

The 2026 FDD for Fairfield by Marriott states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $12,289,300–$27,222,300, against $12,021,800–$33,832,700 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $12,021,800 to $12,289,300 (+$267,500) and the high end moves from $33,832,700 to $27,222,300 (−$6,610,400).

How many locations does Fairfield by Marriott have?

The 2026 FDD for Fairfield by Marriott reports 1,191 outlets in Item 20, against 1,174 in the 2025 filing — 17 more.

Did Fairfield by Marriott change its royalty rate?

No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Fairfield by Marriott state a standard royalty of 5.5%.

Does Fairfield by Marriott disclose financial performance in its FDD?

Fairfield 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).

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