Motel 6 Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Motel 6 franchise: $195K–$8239K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$195K–$8.2M
Franchise Fee
$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
Gross Room Revenues (GRR)
Ad Fund
3%
Gross Room Revenues (Program Fee — national advertising)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 3% of gross sales |
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $5K |
| Site Evaluation / PIP Fee | $2K |
| Opening Package Fee | $5K |
| Opening Assistance Fee | $5K |
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