How many Embassy Suites hotels were operating in Illinois at the end of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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 9 Embassy Suites hotels operating in Illinois at the end of 2024. The provided table in Item 20 outlines the changes in the number of hotels per state over the course of 2022, 2023, and 2024. For Illinois, the number of hotels remained constant at 9 throughout this period. There were no openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, or other reasons for ceased operations that would have changed the total number of hotels.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of the Embassy Suites brand in Illinois. The fact that no hotels opened or closed during the 2022-2024 timeframe could indicate a stable market presence. However, it is important to consider this information in conjunction with other factors, such as occupancy rates, revenue trends, and local market conditions, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise's potential in Illinois.
It is also worth noting that this data only reflects the number of hotels and does not provide information about the financial performance of individual locations. A prospective franchisee should conduct thorough due diligence, including reviewing the financial performance representations (if any) in the FDD and speaking with existing franchisees in Illinois, to assess the potential profitability of an Embassy Suites franchise in the state.