Thompson Hotels franchise

An upscale full-service hotel operating under the Thompson Hotels brand. At the end of 2025 there were 14 Thompson Hotels locations in the US, 2 franchised and 12 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.

Cost to open: $70.6M–$125.6M
Franchise fee: $100,000
Royalty: 5% rooms plus 2% food and beverage
Locations, 2025: 14−1 in 3 yrs

Company snapshot

SBA loans: Not on the SBA Franchise Directory

From Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.

How much a Thompson Hotels franchise costs

Opening New hotel costs an estimated $70,600,993 to $125,569,001. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.

Source: Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C, 2026 filing, page 37

Thompson Hotels franchise fee

The franchise fee is $100,000, Application fee is the greater of $100,000 or $400 per guest room.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C, 2026 filing, page 16

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	5% of gross room revenue plus 2% of gross food and beverage revenue.

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

Source: Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C, 2026 filing, page 21

Sales and earnings

No figures Thompson Hotels does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.

Source: Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C, 2026 filing, page 80