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.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $195,259 | $195,259 | unchanged |
| High end of range | $8,900,000 | $8,900,000 | unchanged |
| 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 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,197 | 1,197 | unchanged |
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 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | 5% | 5% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Room Revenues between filings; the $25,000 initial franchise fee is also unchanged.
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