computed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from HOWARD JOHNSON's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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A hospitality franchise. Its official site emphasizes: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers best available rates, breakfast and wifi. Book today and save with Wyndham Rewards, the award-winning hotel rewards program.
From HOWARD JOHNSON's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
Fotos y opiniones del estacionamiento del Howard Johnson by Wyndham ... — source
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Total initial investment | $6,681,950 | $11,539,776 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 60% of hospitality franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (49 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? Yes
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Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
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Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a HOWARD JOHNSON franchise cost?
HOWARD JOHNSON's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $6.7M–$12M. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $35,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does HOWARD JOHNSON charge?
HOWARD JOHNSON charges a continuing royalty of 5% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does HOWARD JOHNSON disclose earnings (Item 19)?
Yes. HOWARD JOHNSON makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule, and gross revenue is not profit — it is stated before royalties, rent, staff and every other cost.
How many HOWARD JOHNSON locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), HOWARD JOHNSON opened 10, closed 16, terminated 6 franchised outlets, ending the year with 266. Averaged over three years, 8.3% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
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