Extended Stay America Suites
Lodging & Hospitality · Hotel Resorts
Description
What is Extended Stay America Suites?
Each Extended Stay America location features thoughtfully designed suites that serve as a true home away from home. The spacious rooms come equipped with full kitchens, allowing guests to maintain their daily routines while saving on dining expenses. This practical amenity particularly appeals to business travelers, relocating professionals, and families requiring extended accommodations.
What sets Extended Stay America apart is their commitment to delivering consistent, quality experiences across their extensive network of properties. Their strategic locations near business districts, healthcare facilities, and major transportation hubs make them an ideal choice for corporate clients and medical travelers. The brand's pet-friendly policy further enhances their appeal to long-term guests who don't want to leave their furry family members behind.
For franchisees, Extended Stay America offers a proven business model in the growing extended-stay segment. The brand provides comprehensive support systems, including proprietary operational software, established marketing strategies, and ongoing training programs. Their strong brand recognition and loyal customer base, built over decades of service excellence, provide franchisees with a solid foundation for success in the competitive hospitality industry.
- 27 years proven hospitality experience since 1997
- 548 units nationwide market presence
- Dominant position in hotel resort sub-sector (548 units among only 37 franchises)
- Full kitchen suites in every accommodation
- Investment costs 65-95% lower than sub-sector average
- Family of brands serving extended stay market
Location Analysis
Where Extended Stay America Suites wins
The brand's average rating of 3.67 across numerous customer reviews indicates consistent service delivery, though there's room for improvement in guest satisfaction. The sample location in Saint Louis County, Missouri, outperforms the system average with a 4.1 rating, suggesting successful operational practices in secondary markets.
Key growth opportunities exist in underserved regions, particularly in the Southeast where Florida and Georgia show significant potential for expansion given their strong tourism and business travel sectors. The franchise's developing presence in these high-potential markets suggests room for strategic growth.
Ideal locations typically feature proximity to business districts, healthcare facilities, or government centers that generate extended-stay demand. Successful franchisees should target areas with strong corporate presence, stable employment metrics, and limited extended-stay competition. Markets with growing professional services sectors and consistent business travel patterns offer the most promising expansion opportunities.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Extended Stay America Suites
The franchise demonstrates exceptional market presence with 548 units operating across only 37 total franchises in the hotel resort sub-sector, representing substantial market penetration. The extended stay lodging segment benefits from strong business travel recovery and increasing demand for temporary housing solutions, driven by corporate relocations, project-based work, and housing market constraints.
With 27 years of operation since 1997, the franchise demonstrates substantial system maturity and proven business models. The brand's focus on suite-style accommodations with full kitchens addresses growing consumer preferences for home-like amenities during extended stays.
While revenue data is unavailable for direct performance comparison against the sub-sector average of $57,358, the investment structure appeals to hospitality-experienced investors with liquid capital exceeding $500,000. Key considerations include labor-intensive hotel operations, ongoing maintenance requirements, and competitive pressure from alternative lodging platforms.
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 $211,400 to $3,973,330. The midpoint $2,092,365 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
2024 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Extended Stay America Suites's 2024 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 Extended Stay America Suites franchise typically ranges between $211,400.00 and $3,973,330.00. 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 2024. 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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