FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Holiday Inn Express FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Holiday Inn Express FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $12,847,351–$19,461,100 to $13,851,273–$20,877,080, and the system grows from 2,324 to 2,340 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $12,847,351 | $13,851,273 | +$1,003,922 (+7.8%) |
| High end of range | $19,461,100 | $20,877,080 | +$1,415,980 (+7.3%) |
| Full range | $12,847,351–$19,461,100 | $13,851,273–$20,877,080 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $13,851,273–$20,877,080, versus $12,847,351–$19,461,100 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$1,003,922 (+7.8%) and the high end moves by +$1,415,980 (+7.3%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 2,324 | 2,340 | +16 (+0.7%) |
Holiday Inn Express reports 2,340 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 2,324 in the 2025 filing (+16 (+0.7%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Holiday Inn Express included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Holiday Inn Express franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Holiday Inn Express states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $13,851,273–$20,877,080, against $12,847,351–$19,461,100 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $12,847,351 to $13,851,273 (+$1,003,922 (+7.8%)) and the high end moves from $19,461,100 to $20,877,080 (+$1,415,980 (+7.3%)).
How many locations does Holiday Inn Express have?
The 2026 FDD for Holiday Inn Express reports 2,340 outlets in Item 20, against 2,324 in the 2025 filing — 16 more.
Does Holiday Inn Express disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Holiday Inn Express included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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