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Motel 6 FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

The 2026 Motel 6 FDD is a near-identical renewal of the 2025 filing — the Item 7 estimated initial investment range holds at $195,259–$8,900,000, the system maintains 1,197 motels, and the 5% royalty and $25,000 franchise fee carry over unchanged.

Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$195,259$195,259unchanged
High end of range$8,900,000$8,900,000unchanged
Full range$195,259–$8,900,000$195,259–$8,900,000

The Item 7 range matches across both filings at $195,259–$8,900,000, reflecting the wide spread between conversion of an existing property at the low end and new-build construction at the high end.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)1,1971,197unchanged

Motel 6 reports 1,197 motels in both the 2025 and 2026 filings — system size is unchanged year-over-year.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Motel 6 included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.

Item 6 — Ongoing Fees

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Royalty rate5%5%unchanged

The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Room Revenues between filings; the $25,000 initial franchise fee is also unchanged.

Frequently asked questions

Did the cost to open a Motel 6 franchise change in the 2026 FDD?

The 2026 FDD for Motel 6 states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $195,259–$8,900,000, against $195,259–$8,900,000 in the 2025 filing. Both filings state the same range.

How many locations does Motel 6 have?

The 2026 FDD for Motel 6 reports 1,197 outlets in Item 20, against 1,197 in the 2025 filing — unchanged year-over-year.

Did Motel 6 change its royalty rate?

No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Motel 6 state a standard royalty of 5%.

Does Motel 6 disclose financial performance in its FDD?

Motel 6 included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.

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