[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Holiday Inn Express

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued April 2, 2026.

For Holiday Inn Express, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $13,851,273 to $20,877,080 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 21, 2026

6 RED FLAGS DETECTED
0/100
MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does Holiday Inn Express Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 13 pending cases, 33 concluded, 3 franchisee-initiated, class action, affiliate class action.

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How Much Does a Holiday Inn Express Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of gross sales

$13.9M to $20.9M

2,340

+16

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Holiday Inn Express' Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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