Graduate by Hilton

Franchise Overview

Real Estate Recreation & Social Travel & Lodging

Graduate by Hilton is a lifestyle hotel brand that operates upscale boutique properties exclusively in college-town markets, delivering a locally rooted hospitality experience that draws on the culture, heritage, and community spirit of each host university city.

Key Highlights

Hyper-focused college-town positioning targets an underserved and differentiated upscale market
Each property features locally inspired decor, dining, and programming tied to university culture
Franchisees tap into Hilton's global reservation system, loyalty program, and marketing infrastructure
Design-forward brand identity supports premium pricing in boutique hotel segments

Graduate by Hilton offers hotel owners and developers a rare combination of a distinct, place-driven brand identity and the operational muscle of one of the world's largest hospitality companies.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1946

Number of Units32

Min Liquid Capital$18,746,437

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$18.7M – $91.1M

Graduate by Hilton Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Graduate by Hilton 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

Graduate by Hilton FDD 2025

March 2025

$99.00

Graduate by Hilton FDD 2024

May 2024

$99.00

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