Econo Lodge

Franchise Overview

Real Estate Recreation & Social Travel & Lodging

Econo Lodge is an economy lodging franchise where independently owned and operated hotels deliver reliable, affordable accommodations to cost-conscious leisure and business travelers, backed by one of the largest and most recognized budget hotel brands across North America and beyond.

Key Highlights

Part of a major global hospitality franchisor with thousands of properties worldwide
Centralized reservations and loyalty program integration drive consistent guest bookings
Franchisees benefit from proven operating systems and comprehensive operational training
Strong brand recognition targets a well-defined, value-driven traveler customer base

Econo Lodge offers franchise partners a straightforward hospitality investment model with the scale advantages and brand backing of one of the world's largest hotel franchise networks.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1939

Number of Units599

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$195K – $1.1M

Econo Lodge Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Econo Lodge 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

Econo Lodge FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

Econo Lodge FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

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