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Studio 6 FDD Analysis · 2026

Studio 6 Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Studio 6 franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Studio 6 franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$200,000 – $9,700,000
System size
300U.S. locations
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026FDDs on file: 2024–2026

§System size — Studio 6 reports 300 U.S. locations in its 2026 filing. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Every detail below is drawn straight from Studio 6's 2026 FDD — and in your Clearly Workspace, Clara links each one back to the exact page in the FDD. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$200,000 – $9,700,000
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Whether the franchisor makes any claim about what units earn.
Studio 6 includes a financial performance representation in the 2026 FDD.
Ask Clara what the figures show →
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Item 20
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System Size

How many locations are open, and how far the system reaches.
300 U.S. locations
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Item 6
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Ongoing Fees

The royalty, the brand fund, and every other recurring fee.
Itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.
Ask Clara what they add up to →
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Item 5
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Initial Franchise Fee

What you pay the franchisor up front, before you build anything.
$25,000
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Item 12
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Territory

Whether you get a protected area, and on what terms.
Spelled out in Item 12 of the 2026 FDD.
Ask Clara what the terms mean →

Studio 6's $200K–$9.7M sits against a median of $20,173,000 across the 155 hotel franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

Open Studio 6's FDD in the Clearly Workspace — with Clara beside you.

You cannot change the FDD — and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your next conversation with Studio 6 knowing what you're agreeing to, so you ask the questions that matter most to you. We're not here to talk you out of anything — we're here to make sure your excitement is the clear-eyed kind.

The Workspace is where you and Clara review the FDD together. She's read every page, and she'll walk you through any of it — the basic questions, the ones you're not sure are smart, the ones keeping you up at night. No judgment, ever.

It's the smart first step before you sign, or before you spend on an attorney: get into the Workspace for $49, get to know the FDD, and walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so your time with them goes to the parts that matter most to you.

The Workspace doesn't go anywhere. It's saved to your Clearly Library, so you can reopen the Clearly Report, the FDD, and your notes whenever you come back to the decision.

People ask Clara —

  • What does it actually cost to open?
  • What fees come after the franchise fee?
  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Studio 6 franchise?

Studio 6's 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $200,000 to $9,700,000, including the $25,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Studio 6 franchise?

The royalty, the brand-fund contribution and every other recurring fee you owe after opening are itemized in Item 6 of Studio 6's 2026 FDD. Clara walks through each one with you in the Workspace.

Does Studio 6 share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Studio 6's 2026 FDD includes a financial performance representation. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace. (Item 19.)

How many Studio 6 locations are there?

Studio 6's 2026 FDD reports 300 U.S. locations. (Item 20.)

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