About Holiday Inn Express - exempt Franchise
Holiday Inn Express is a leading select service hotel brand within the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, known for offering clean, comfortable rooms and complimentary breakfast at an affordable price point.
The brand consistently ranks among the most popular choices for value conscious business and leisure travelers seeking a reliable, no frills hotel experience.
The initial franchise fee is $75,000.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$75K
Average Investment
$8.2M
Maximum Investment
$16.3M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $75,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Rooms Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $75,000 – $16,335,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $75K–$16.3M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 6% of Gross Rooms Revenue of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Note 1) | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Property Improvement Plan (“PIP”) fee (Note 1) | $0 | $10,000 |
| Building Construction (Notes 3 & 4) | $10,825,000 | $16,335,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Note 3) | $1,030,000 | $1,339,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $6.63 per net booking, which may be changed once annually. Non-participating Hot |
| Technology Fee | $17.40 |
| Audit Fee | $3,000 |
| Services Contribution | 3% of GRR |
| Initial Marketing Contribution for the Loyalty Program | $10.00 |
| Loyalty Program Contribution | 4.55% of Qualifying Full Folio Revenue from Loyalty Program members. 1.365% of Q |
| IHG® Americas Investors and Leadership Conference | $2,500 |
| Capital Reserve | Up to 5% of Gross Revenue |
| Revenue Management System: IHG Concerto™- Yielding & Price Optimization or Reven | $30 |
| Opera– Premise Based (Only applicable in a Change of Ownership) | $17.60 |
| Opera Xpress – Premise Based (Only applicable in a Change of Ownership) | $11.88 |
| Cloud PMS Solutions Fee | $4.25 |
| Cloud PMS Implementation Fee | $70.00 |
| FastConnect SD- WAN And Access Control Manager | $168.00 |
| NextGen Payments (“NGP”) Program Fee (includes support, installation and hardwar | $251 |
| Guest Internet Access – Bandwidth Service Subscription (IHG Connect) | $1,000 |
| Guest Internet Access (“GIA”) – Hardware Maintenance & Guest Support (IHG Connec | $1.50 |
| Guest In-Room Entertainment– Hardware, Maintenance, Guest Support, & Content | $3.75 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 24 hours classroom |
| Classroom Training | 24 hours |
| Training Location | Virtual or Atlanta |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | The License does not provide for renewal or term extensions. |
| Termination for Cause | Holiday may terminate with cause. You pay liquidated damages if Holiday terminates under Paragraphs 12.1, 11.C or 13.J. See Note 1 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Holiday Inn Express - exempt Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Holiday Inn Express - exempt does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordHoliday Inn Express - exempt has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt System Growth
Total Units
2273
Franchised
2273
Company-Owned
0
Holiday Inn Express - exempt currently operates 2273 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 37 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 92 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 142 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 95 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 49 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 37 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 161 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 39 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 147 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 98 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Holiday Inn Express - exempt Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Holiday Inn Express - exempt franchise ranges from $75,000 to $16,335,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $75,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Rooms Revenue of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Holiday Inn Express - exempt Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Holiday Inn Express - exempt to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Holiday Inn Express - exempt has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $75,000-$16,335,000, a 6% of Gross Rooms Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $75,000 and the total investment ranges from $75,000 to $16,335,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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