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Hotel, travel & hospitality franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
15 hotel, travel & hospitality franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Inn | 15 | $1,396,700 – $5,268,700 | High |
| 2 | Candlewood Suites · Item 19 ✓ | 9 | $35,000 – $38,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Holiday Inn Express; · Item 19 ✓ | 9 | $13,851,273 – $20,877,080 | Medium |
| 4 | SureStay Collection by Best Western® | 9 | $880,775 – $2,920,725 | High |
| 5 | Atwell Suites | 8 | $35,000 – $38,000 | High |
| 6 | avid hotels · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $11,097,665 – $16,778,020 | Medium |
| 7 | Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $14,235,404 – $76,904,134 | High |
| 8 | EVEN Hotels · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $19,000,348 – $29,164,458 | Medium |
| 9 | Staybridge Suites · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $35,000 – $38,000 | Medium |
| 10 | SureStay by Best Western® | 8 | $5,354,975 – $8,265,975 | High |
| 11 | voco · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $784,423 – $46,608,664 | Medium |
| 12 | WHR Extended Stay, LLC (Arise Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham) | 7 | $3,803 – $15,971 | High |
| 13 | Best Western; | 6 | $581,925 – $12,658,075 | High |
| 14 | BW Premier Collection; | 6 | $442,540 – $6,890,025 | High |
| 15 | LivSmart Studios by Hilton | 6 | $16,299,093 – $24,047,210 | High |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown, free.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.