Holiday Inn Express

Franchise Overview

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Holiday Inn Express is a mid-scale, limited-service hotel brand operating under a franchise model, where independent investors open and run properties beneath a globally recognized hospitality banner, delivering consistent guest experiences across thousands of locations worldwide.

Key Highlights

Globally recognized brand attracting value-conscious business and leisure travelers alike
Robust reservations, loyalty platform, and global distribution system drive consistent bookings
Complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and fitness facilities deliver strong guest satisfaction
Centralized marketing and proprietary technology platforms streamline franchisee operations

Holiday Inn Express stands as one of the largest and fastest-growing limited-service hotel brands globally, offering hospitality investors a well-established, operationally supported pathway into the sector.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1953

Number of Units2,340

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$13.9M – $20.9M

Holiday Inn Express Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Holiday Inn Express 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

Holiday Inn Express FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

Holiday Inn Express FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

Holiday Inn Express FDD 2015

April 2015

$99.00

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