How many Embassy Suites hotels in California were operating at the start of 2023?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
24 | 0 | | Wisconsin | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | Puerto Rico | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | Total | 2022 | 9 | | | 2023 | 5 | | | 2024 | 14 | Table No. 3 Status of Franchised Hotels For Years 2022 to 2024
| 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 |
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 24 Embassy Suites hotels operating in California at the beginning of 2023. This number is reflected in the 'Hotels at Start of Year' column for California in the year 2023.
Notably, the number of hotels decreased from 25 at the start of 2022 to 24 at the start of 2023. The column 'Ceased Operations- Other Reasons' indicates a value of -1 for 2022 and 2023, which accounts for this decrease. This suggests that one hotel ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the recent number of hotels in California and a slight decrease in the number of hotels. It would be prudent to investigate the reasons behind the hotel that ceased operations to better understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in the California region. Understanding the reasons for such closures can provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the success and stability of Embassy Suites franchises in that specific market.