Quality® (Choice Hotels Canada) Franchise For Sale

USA & CAN
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Quality® (Choice Hotels Canada) Franchise For Sale
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Established

1955

Franchise Units

1671

dollar

Minimum Investment

$850,000

dollar

Franchise Fee

$50,000

dollar

Total Investment Range

$3,500,000

Home Based

No

Description

In the highly competitive hospitality landscape, finding a brand that perfectly balances exceptional guest satisfaction with maximum investor profitability can be challenging. The Quality® brand, franchised under Choice Hotels International, Inc. (and managed via Choice Hotels Canada Inc. across the Canadian market), stands out as an undisputed leader in the midscale lodging segment. Designed specifically for travelers who seek "value you can bet on," Quality hotels—including Quality Inn® and Quality Inn & Suites®—have spent decades mastering the art of delivering a memorable, worry-free guest experience without an elite price tag.

For entrepreneurs and real estate investors, the Quality brand represents a powerhouse of market positioning. It capitalizes on a highly resilient segment of consumer demand: the budget-conscious business and leisure travelers who refuse to sacrifice comfort, cleanliness, and reliable amenities like free hot breakfast and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Choice Hotels recently completed a massive strategic transformation in North America, fully integrating its Canadian operations into a unified direct franchising model alongside the US corporate engine. This milestone has positioned the North American network for unprecedented growth, yielding record-breaking first-quarter performances, substantial lifts in revenue per available room (RevPAR), and a rapidly expanding development pipeline across the USA and Canada. Investing in a Quality franchise means aligning your business with an internationally respected corporate engine while enjoying localized, hands-on operational leadership that maximizes property values and secures a dominant local market share.



Background

  • Established Year: 1955

  • Active Units: Canada: 94 | USA: 1577

  • Geographic Footprint: The brand enjoys a powerful nationwide footprint across North America. In the US, it is heavily saturated along major interstate corridors and commercial hubs; in Canada, it maintains its heaviest market concentration in Ontario and Quebec, followed by expanding clusters in Alberta, British Columbia, and the Atlantic provinces.

  • Founders & Corporate Ownership: Originally founded as a cooperative by independent motel owners, the brand is owned and franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), based in North Bethesda, Maryland. In Canada, regional operations are spearheaded by Toronto-based CEO Brian Leon under Choice Hotels Canada Inc.

  • Industry Category: Midscale Lodging / Hospitality Franchising.


  • Support Training

    Pre-Launch & Construction Support

    Whether navigating a ground-up development or executing an asset conversion, Choice assigns a dedicated development specialist to your project. They provide architectural guidelines, prototype design standards, and comprehensive project management assistance to ensure your property meets exact brand specifications quickly and cost-effectively.

    Academic & Pre-Opening Training

    Before welcoming your first guest, owners and their management teams participate in rigorous educational tracks. This includes the Choice Onboard Orientation and the intensive Certified General Manager HOST program. These curriculums cover hospitality leadership, revenue management principles, property maintenance, and service delivery standards.

    Operational Support

    Once operational, you receive hands-on guidance from a regional Area Director. This hospitality expert conducts regular property consultations, shares operational best practices, audits service quality, and assists in optimizing localized cost controls to protect your profit margins.

    Advanced Marketing & Revenue Management

    Franchisees benefit from multi-million dollar national and regional marketing campaigns across TV, digital, and social channels. On a micro-level, Choice offers robust revenue management software (ChoiceADVANTAGE property management system) alongside dedicated analysts who help you dynamically price your inventory, capitalize on local market surges, and maximize daily occupancy and average daily rates (ADR).


    Financial Detail

    Financial MetricEstimated Range / Requirement (USD/CAD equivalent)
    Minimum Initial Capital Required$1,000,000+ (Liquid assets / Net worth verified)
    Total Estimated Investment


    $850,000 – $3,500,000+ (Conversions)

    $8,500,000 – $14,000,000+ (New Construction prototypes)

    Initial Franchise Fee~$50,000 minimum (Typically calculated per room, e.g., $500–$750/room)
    Royalty Fees5% to 5.25% of gross room revenue
    Marketing & System Funds~3.5% of gross room revenue
    Infrastructure & PIP CostsVariable based on property condition and Property Improvement Plan
    Working CapitalVaries; recommended $150,000 – $300,000 for initial operational ramp



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