Hawthorn Suites
Lodging & Hospitality · Hotels, Resorts
Description
What is Hawthorn Suites?
The brand specializes in providing spacious, apartment-style suites that cater to both business travelers and families seeking longer-term stays. Each property features well-appointed accommodations with fully-equipped kitchens, separate living and sleeping areas, and modern amenities that make extended stays comfortable and convenient.
What sets Hawthorn Suites apart is its commitment to creating a residential feel while maintaining hotel-quality services. Guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, regular evening socials, and fitness facilities, fostering a community atmosphere that's particularly appealing to long-term visitors. The brand's strategic locations near business districts, healthcare facilities, and major transportation hubs make it an ideal choice for corporate relocations, project assignments, and family transitions.
As part of the Wyndham network, franchisees benefit from world-class operational support, advanced technology systems, and integration with the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. The brand's proven business model combines the growing extended-stay segment with the backing of a global hospitality leader, offering entrepreneurs a compelling opportunity in the lodging industry.
With its established presence in key markets and a focus on guest satisfaction, Hawthorn Suites continues to evolve and adapt to changing traveler needs while maintaining its core promise of comfortable, home-like accommodations for extended-stay guests.
- Four decades of operational experience since 1983
- Premium investment positioning above industry averages
- Extended-stay lifestyle positioning advantage
- Apartment-style amenities differentiation
- Corporate and leisure market diversity
- Selective growth strategy with proven stability
Location Analysis
Where Hawthorn Suites wins
Customer satisfaction metrics are solid, with strong positive ratings across customer reviews, indicating consistent service quality across regions. The brand's strongest markets align with major business corridors and metropolitan areas, suggesting successful positioning in corporate travel and extended stay segments.
The current geographic footprint reveals significant expansion opportunities, particularly in the Northeast and Mountain regions where coverage is lighter. Ideal locations typically feature proximity to business districts, healthcare facilities, or major transportation hubs, with strong corporate presence and steady business travel demand. Success factors include locations in secondary markets with growing business sectors, limited extended-stay competition, and strong corporate infrastructure.
For prospective franchisees, markets with growing business sectors, stable corporate presence, and underserved extended-stay segments present the most promising opportunities. Key location criteria should include accessibility to business centers, airports, and major highways, while maintaining competitive rates within the local market.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Hawthorn Suites
While gross revenue data is not available for Hawthorn Suites, the sub-sector average gross revenue stands at $1,502, providing a benchmark for performance expectations within the Hotels, Resorts category.
The extended-stay lodging sector benefits from strong fundamentals driven by corporate relocations, temporary housing needs, and leisure travelers seeking apartment-style amenities. The market serves diverse demographics including business travelers, displaced residents, and families requiring longer-term accommodations.
With 68 units since its 1983 establishment, Hawthorn Suites demonstrates measured growth and operational stability over four decades. This conservative expansion suggests selective market development and franchisor focus on unit-level performance rather than aggressive scaling.
Investment considerations include complex hotel operations requiring experienced management, regulatory compliance, and significant working capital needs. Ideal investors possess substantial capital resources, hospitality industry experience, and access to professional management teams.
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 $12,229,557 to $14,165,375. The midpoint $13,197,466 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Suites franchise typically ranges between $12,229,557.00 and $14,165,375.00. 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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