Radisson Blu franchise

A Radisson Blu franchisee operates an upper upscale hotel providing lodging and related guest services. At the end of 2025 there were 3 Radisson Blu locations in the US, 1 franchised and 2 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.

Cost to open: $25.3M–$156.6M
Franchise fee: $100K–$150K
Royalty: 6% of room revenue
Locations, 2025: 30 in 3 yrs

Company snapshot

SBA loans: On the SBA Franchise Directory

From Choice Hotels International, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.

How much a Radisson Blu franchise costs

Opening hotel of up to 300 rooms, excluding real estate and real estate taxes costs an estimated $25,337,595 to $156,630,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.

Source: Choice Hotels International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 47

Radisson Blu franchise fee

The franchise fee is $100,000 to $150,000, $500 per room with a $100,000 minimum; range shown covers the up-to-300-room model.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: Choice Hotels International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 31

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	6% of gross room revenues.

The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.

Source: Choice Hotels International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 33

Sales and earnings

Shares figures Radisson Blu publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Performance information covers three US hotels, including two managed hotels and one franchised hotel.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.

Source: Choice Hotels International, Inc, 2026 filing, page 77