Suburban Studio
Lodging & Hospitality · Hotels, Resorts
Description
What is Suburban Studio?
The brand emphasizes a clean, contemporary design aesthetic across all properties, featuring recently updated rooms equipped with essential amenities. Each location is strategically positioned to provide convenient access to local businesses, dining options, and attractions, making it an ideal choice for both short-term and extended stays.
What sets Suburban Studio apart is their commitment to delivering a consistent, hassle-free experience while maintaining competitive rates. Their pet-friendly policy caters to travelers with furry companions, reflecting their understanding of modern guests' needs. The properties typically feature streamlined check-in processes, professional staff training, and a focus on maintaining high cleanliness standards.
As a franchise opportunity in the robust hospitality sector, Suburban Studio continues to expand its footprint across prime markets. The brand benefits from being part of a larger hospitality ecosystem, offering franchisees access to established operational systems, comprehensive training programs, and ongoing support structures.
For entrepreneurs looking to enter the hospitality industry, Suburban Studio offers a proven business model that balances operational efficiency with guest satisfaction. Their approach to modern, no-frills accommodation meets the growing demand for practical, comfortable lodging options in suburban and developing markets.
- Nearly two decades of operational experience since 2005
- Premium extended stay market positioning
- Selective growth strategy with focused market penetration
- Moderate-scale hospitality operation with 104 active units
- Serves high-demand extended stay market segments
- Established franchise system with operational maturity
Location Analysis
Where Suburban Studio wins
The concentration in mid-Atlantic states provides operational efficiencies and strong brand recognition, while the emerging presence in Colorado suggests successful expansion potential into western markets. The franchise appears to target secondary and tertiary markets, as exemplified by the Washington, PA location, potentially avoiding oversaturated primary markets while capturing stable local demand.
Ideal locations typically feature proximity to business districts, healthcare facilities, and transportation hubs, with demographics supporting extended-stay lodging needs. Growth opportunities exist in neighboring states like Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, which share similar market characteristics with existing successful territories. Prospective franchisees should focus on markets with strong business travel, healthcare tourism, or construction projects that drive extended-stay demand, while maintaining sufficient distance from existing units to prevent market cannibalization.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Suburban Studio
The extended stay hotel sector benefits from strong market fundamentals, serving business travelers, relocating professionals, and temporary housing needs. This segment has shown resilience during economic fluctuations as guests seek cost-effective alternatives to traditional hotels for longer stays. The lodging industry's recovery trajectory and evolving travel patterns support demand for flexible accommodation solutions.
With 104 units and nearly two decades of operation since 2005, Suburban Studio demonstrates operational longevity and system development experience. This moderate unit count suggests selective growth focused on market penetration rather than rapid expansion, potentially indicating careful site selection criteria and franchisee support. Note: Revenue data is not publicly available, limiting assessment of financial performance metrics.
Key investment considerations include real estate acquisition challenges, regulatory compliance requirements, and operational complexity requiring experienced hospitality management. Ideal investors possess significant capital resources, hospitality industry experience, and access to prime real estate locations.
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 $8,498,910 to $11,097,646. The midpoint $9,798,278 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 Suburban Studio'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 Suburban Studio franchise typically ranges between $8,498,910.00 and $11,097,646.00. 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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