Knights Inn
$KINNF500 #501CategoryLodging
SubcategoryLodging
Founded1978
Completeness22/34 (65%)
Years in Business47
Began FranchisingJune 2018
HQNewton, MA
Executives13
LinksWeb
Main Phone(617) 421-5400
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor
Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate limited-service hotels under the Knights Inn® service mark. Knights Inn Hotels must have at least 40 guest rooms and are operated by experienced hotel professionals according to brand standards.
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Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate limited-service hotels under the Knights Inn® service mark. Knights Inn Hotels must have at least 40 guest rooms and are operated by experienced hotel professionals according to brand standards.
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks