Econo Lodge

$ELCDF500 #501
CategoryLodging
SubcategoryLodging
Locations599
Franchisee Count2
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$194,595
Item 7 Midpoint$650,595
Item 7 High$1,106,595
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Room Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund26.4%
Sold Not Open15
Founded1939
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business86
Began Franchising1990
HQNorth Bethesda, Maryland
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(301)592-5000
FDD IssuedApril 1, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 1, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a franchisor of hotel brands including Econo Lodge. Econo Lodge branded hotels provide a comfortable stay at a great value for business and leisure travelers, with the option to operate as Econo Lodge Inn & Suites if at least 10% of rooms are suites.

Franchisees are required to use the choiceADVANTAGE system and must purchase tablets for digital registration at approximately $350 each. Additional fees apply for various technology services, including $8.35 per room monthly for property technology.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a franchisor of hotel brands including Econo Lodge. Econo Lodge branded hotels provide a comfortable stay at a great value for business and leisure travelers, with the option to operate as Econo Lodge Inn & Suites if at least 10% of rooms are suites.

Read Econo Lodge’s complete April 1, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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