What is the estimated range for operating supplies and equipment for a Caption By Hyatt franchise?
Caption_By_Hyatt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NITIAL INVESTMENT**
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| . Type of expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When due | To whom payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New development application fee or change of ownership application fee(1) |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caption By Hyatt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for operating supplies and equipment ranges from $625,000 to $2,700,000. These costs are due as incurred and are to be paid to suppliers.
The FDD notes that these operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) costs include initial food and beverage inventory, bed linens, personal care amenities, cleaning supplies, and other consumables that Caption By Hyatt periodically specifies for the hotel. The total amount depends primarily on the hotel's size and location.
It is important to note that this estimate does not include the costs for furniture, fixtures, other fixed assets, and equipment (FF&E), nor does it include telecommunications systems, security systems, and technology system equipment and related fees. These are separate expenditures that a franchisee must account for when planning their initial investment.