How much does it cost to open a Aloft Hotels franchise?

The franchisor's Item 7 table puts the total initial investment to open a Aloft Hotels franchise at $13,296,610 to $29,383,710, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

What is the royalty rate for Aloft Hotels franchise?

Aloft Hotels charges a 5.5% royalty fee, as disclosed in their FDD, Item 6.

What is the Murk Score for Aloft Hotels?

Aloft Hotels has a Murk Score of 34/100 (MODERATE, our band for scores 2 to 39). The Murk Score measures FDD transparency across 32 binary checks covering disclosure completeness, system trajectory, franchisor solvency, internal consistency, and litigation. A lower score indicates greater transparency.

How many Aloft Hotels franchise locations are there?

Aloft Hotels has 166 total franchise outlets, with a net growth of +4 units in the last reported year, according to their FDD, Item 20.

Aloft Hotels FDD Analysis | Franchise Sonar

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Aloft Hotels has a Murk Score of 34/100 (MODERATE, our band for scores 2 to 39), from Franchise Sonar's 32-check review of its Franchise Disclosure Document.

Source: Murk Score Analysis

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Aloft Hotels

Issuance Date: March 31, 2025

4 RED FLAGS DETECTED

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MURK SCORE

FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: MODERATE(our band for scores 2 to 39)

Does Aloft Hotels Have Franchise Litigation?

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How Much Does a Aloft Hotels Franchise Cost?

Royalty Rate	Initial Investment	Total Units	Net Growth (1Y)
5.5%	$13.3M to $29.4M	166	+4

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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We found 4 red flags in Aloft Hotels' FDD.

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Franchise Sonar provides independent analysis of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) filed with state regulators. This is for informational purposes only and is NOT investment advice. Data extracted using automated technology; verify all financial information directly in the official FDD before making decisions. Murk Score measures disclosure completeness, not franchise quality. Aloft Hotels is a trademark of its respective owner. Franchise Sonar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Aloft Hotels.