How many Embassy Suites hotels in Alabama were reacquired by the franchisor during 2024?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Hotels at Start of Year | Hotels Opened | Termin ations | Non Renewal s | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operation s- Other Reasons | Hotels at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 92–97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no hotels reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 2024. The provided table shows that in 2024, the number of Embassy Suites hotels in Alabama remained constant at 4, with 0 hotels being reacquired by the franchisor. This indicates that none of the existing franchised locations were taken back under corporate control during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information suggests that Embassy Suites has not been actively reacquiring hotels in Alabama. This could be interpreted positively, indicating a stable relationship between the franchisor and franchisees in the state. However, it is essential to consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as terminations, non-renewals, and overall performance of the hotels in Alabama.
It is also important to note that while no hotels were reacquired, other changes in hotel count could occur due to terminations, non-renewals, or other reasons for ceasing operations. In the case of Alabama, there were no such occurrences in 2024, further reinforcing the stability of Embassy Suites franchises in that state during that year. Prospective franchisees should investigate the reasons behind reacquisitions, terminations, and non-renewals in other states to understand the potential risks and challenges of operating an Embassy Suites franchise.