Given the one- to two-decade length of most franchise contracts, entering into that relationship is a major decision for a hotelier. LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising is an invaluable resource for making that decision, providing detailed brand information ranging from financial terms to chain scale to the latest developments. To help hoteliers looking to team up with a franchise partner, LODGING is spotlighting over 90 brands this year as part of its online Guide to Franchising.
The following companies and their brands are listed in alphabetical order.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Total number of properties (Global): 8,950
Total number of properties (U.S.): N/A
Rewards program: Wyndham Rewards
Contact: Chip Ohlsson, development@wyndham.com
BRAND | FRANCHISING SINCE | CHAIN SCALE | FRANCHISE FEES | PROPERTIES IN SYSTEM | ROOMS IN SYSTEM |
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AmericInn by Wyndham | 1984 | Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2% of Gross Room Revenue | 206 | 12,099 |
Baymont by Wyndham | 1987 | Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3.5% of Gross Room Revenue | 513 | 39,166 |
Days Inn by Wyndham | 1987 | Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3.5% of Gross Room Revenue | 1,559 | 119,100 |
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | 1987 | Extended Stay | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2.5% of Gross Room Revenue | 77 | 6,585 |
Howard Johnson by Wyndham | 1954 | Economy | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 4.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2% of Gross Room Revenue | 299 | 40,663 |
La Quinta by Wyndham | 2001 | Upper Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 4.5-5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 4.5% of Gross Room Revenue | 922 | 90,098 |
Microtel by Wyndham | 1988 | Economy | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 6% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2% of Gross Room Revenue | 347 | 25,716 |
Ramada by Wyndham | 1990 | Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 4.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2% of Gross Room Revenue | 850 | 120,819 |
Registry Collection by Wyndham | 2021 | Luxury | Application: $10,000 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3% of Gross Room Revenue | 2 | 274 |
Super 8 by Wyndham | 1974 | Economy | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3% of Gross Room Revenue | 2,693 | 164,007 |
Trademark Collection by Wyndham | 1966 | Economy | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 4.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 2% of Gross Room Revenue | 145 | 22,252 |
TRYP by Wyndham | 1975 | Upper Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 4% of Gross Room Revenue | 54 | 7,140 |
Wingate by Wyndham | 1996 | Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 4.5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 4% of Gross Room Revenue | 179 | 16,673 |
Wyndham Garden | 1996 | Upper Midscale | Application: $2,500 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3% of Gross Room Revenue | 139 | 23,001 |
Wyndham Grand | 1996 | Upper Upscale | Application: $10,000 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3% of Gross Room Revenue | 65 | 19,266 |
Wyndham | 1996 | Upscale | Application: $10,000 Royalty: 5% of Gross Room Revenue Marketing: 3% of Gross Room Revenue | 153 | 36,707 |
Wyndham Alltra | 2021 | Midscale | Application: N/A Royalty: N/A Marketing: N/A | 2 | 745 |