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Frequently asked · Holiday Inn Express
What does a Holiday Inn Express franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Holiday Inn Express franchise for the Hotel Property format run $13.9M–$20.9M. On top of that you should budget a $75K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Holiday Inn Express franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $13.9M. The franchise fee alone is about 1% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Holiday Inn Express charge?
Holiday Inn Express charges a 6% royalty. A separate 3% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How many Holiday Inn Express outlets are there in the US?
Holiday Inn Express operates 2,340 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1990.
Who is eligible for a Holiday Inn Express franchise?
You will need capital of at least $13.9M, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; site-specific only; no territorial protection; franchisor may license competing brands nearby.
How long is the Holiday Inn Express franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: Not explicitly stated in Item 17 text provided.
How does a Holiday Inn Express franchisee earn?
A Holiday Inn Express franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Hotel Property format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is Holiday Inn Express' franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Holiday Inn Express' Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
Is a Holiday Inn Express franchise SBA-eligible?
Holiday Inn Express is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Holiday Inn Express units opened and closed recently?
Holiday Inn Express' FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 39 openings and 0 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Holiday Inn Express requires a minimum investment of $13.9M under a Hotel Property model. Holiday Inn Express operates 2340 outlets across the US, established in 1990. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express is a Tourism & Hospitality brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Compare Holiday Inn Express with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Holiday Inn Express: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Holiday Inn Express operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/holiday-inn-express.html for the full interactive prospectus.