Candlewood Suites

Franchise Overview

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Candlewood Suites is an extended-stay hotel franchise operating under one of the world's largest hotel groups, offering apartment-style studios and one-bedroom suites designed for guests staying a week or longer for business or personal travel.

Key Highlights

Full kitchens and in-suite laundry deliver genuine home-like comfort for long stays
Suburban positioning near corporate campuses, medical centers, and relocation hubs drives demand
Franchisees backed by a globally recognized parent brand's marketing and reservation systems
Access to a large hotel loyalty program fuels repeat business and guest retention

Candlewood Suites stands out in the extended-stay segment by combining spacious, amenity-rich suites with the operational strength and brand recognition of a world-leading hotel group.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1953

Number of Units407

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$15.3M – $23.0M

Candlewood Suites Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Candlewood Suites FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Candlewood Suites FDD 2026

April 2026

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2025

April 2025

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2024

March 2024

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2023

March 2023

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2022

March 2022

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2021

March 2021

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2020

April 2020

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2019

March 2019

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2018

March 2018

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2017

March 2017

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2016

March 2016

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Candlewood Suites FDD 2015

April 2015

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