Motel 6's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $195,259–$8,900,000, against $195,259–$8,239,350 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$195,259
$195,259
unchanged
High end of range
$8,239,350
$8,900,000
+$660,650 (+8.0%)
Full range
$195,259–$8,239,350
$195,259–$8,900,000
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $195,259–$8,900,000, against $195,259–$8,239,350 in the 2025 filing.
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.
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–$8,239,350 in the 2025 filing. The high end moves from $8,239,350 to $8,900,000 (+$660,650 (+8.0%)).
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.