Red Lion Inn & Suites By Sonesta Red Lion Hotels By Sonesta

$RLISF500 #501
CategoryLodging
SubcategoryLodging
Founded1978
Completeness21/34 (62%)
Years in Business47
Began Franchising1999
HQNewton, Massachusetts
Executives12
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Main Phone
Email
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate full-service, mid-priced hotels under the Red Lion Hotels By Sonesta® service mark and select-service, mid-priced hotels under the Red Lion Inn & Suites By Sonesta® service mark, as well as franchises for hotels under various other brands including Sonesta Hotels and Resorts, Royal Sonesta, Knights Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn.

Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate full-service, mid-priced hotels under the Red Lion Hotels By Sonesta® service mark and select-service, mid-priced hotels under the Red Lion Inn & Suites By Sonesta® service mark, as well as franchises for hotels under various other brands including Sonesta Hotels and Resorts, Royal Sonesta, Knights Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn.

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FranDeals Score
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
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