Days Inn
Lodging & Hospitality · Hotels, Resorts
Description
What is Days Inn?
The franchise operates under a simple yet powerful promise: to provide a warm, welcoming environment where guests can enjoy a comfortable stay without compromising their budget. Each location typically offers essential amenities including complimentary breakfast, high-speed internet access, and well-appointed rooms designed to ensure a restful experience.
What sets Days Inn apart is its strategic positioning in convenient locations, often situated near major highways, airports, and popular attractions. This accessibility, combined with their recognizable brand and participation in the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, creates a compelling value proposition for both franchisees and guests.
As part of the Wyndham family, Days Inn franchisees benefit from extensive operational support, including comprehensive training programs, marketing assistance, and access to global distribution systems. The brand's commitment to maintaining high standards while offering affordable accommodations has helped it maintain a strong market position in the competitive hospitality sector.
For entrepreneurs interested in the hospitality industry, Days Inn represents an opportunity to join a well-established brand with a proven track record of success and the backing of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors.
- 54 years proven hospitality experience
- 1,257+ locations nationwide network
- Below sub-sector average investment
- Established brand recognition strength
- Comprehensive reservation system access
- Mature operational support infrastructure
Location Analysis
Where Days Inn wins
The brand's impressive average rating across numerous customer reviews indicates consistent service quality and guest satisfaction across regions. This performance metric is particularly noteworthy in the competitive hospitality sector, suggesting effective operational standards and market positioning.
Successful Days Inn locations typically operate near major highways, business districts, or tourist attractions, with strong performance in both urban and suburban markets. The brand shows particular strength in secondary markets where it can offer competitive rates while maintaining quality standards expected from a national chain.
Growth opportunities exist in several states currently without presence, particularly in emerging markets with increasing business travel and tourism. Ideal locations for new franchises should consider proximity to transportation hubs, business centers, or tourist attractions, while maintaining sufficient distance from existing units to prevent market cannibalization. Demographics indicating strong tourism or business travel patterns should be primary considerations for new franchisees.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Days Inn
The lodging industry benefits from consistent travel demand and tourism growth, though it remains sensitive to economic cycles and external disruptions. Hotels require significant operational expertise, including revenue management, guest services, and property maintenance. The franchise model provides brand recognition and reservation system access, critical advantages in the hospitality sector.
With 1,257 units and 54 years of operation since 1970, Days Inn demonstrates substantial system maturity and market presence. This extensive network indicates proven operational systems and established brand recognition, though mature brands may face market saturation challenges in prime locations.
Ideal investors should possess substantial liquid capital and hospitality experience or strong management capabilities. Hotel operations require 24/7 staffing, complex revenue optimization, and significant ongoing maintenance. Multi-unit development potential exists for qualified operators with adequate capital reserves.
Key considerations include location criticality, seasonal demand fluctuations, and intensive operational requirements. Territory rights and market protection vary by market density. Prospective investors must thoroughly review the FDD and conduct comprehensive due diligence, including market analysis and operational assessments, before committing capital to this substantial investment opportunity.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $6,217,408 to $7,179,979. The midpoint $6,698,694 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2023 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Days Inn's 2023 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Days Inn franchise typically ranges between $6,217,408.00 and $7,179,979.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2023. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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