Were there any company-owned Embassy Suites hotels in 2022?

According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no company-owned hotels in 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD indicates that at the start of 2022, Embassy Suites had zero company-owned hotels. Throughout 2022, there were no changes, and the year concluded with zero company-owned hotels. This means that all 234 hotels operating at the beginning of 2022 and the 235 at the end of 2022 were franchised.

For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights that Embassy Suites primarily focuses on a franchise business model rather than operating company-owned locations. This could imply that the franchisor's revenue and support systems are geared towards assisting franchisees in running their businesses effectively. It also suggests that Embassy Suites may not be directly competing with its franchisees through company-owned outlets.

It is important to note that while there were no company-owned hotels in 2022, the FDD also provides data for 2023 and 2024, showing the same trend of zero company-owned hotels. This consistent lack of company-owned hotels over the three-year period could indicate a long-term strategy for Embassy Suites. A potential franchisee might want to inquire about the reasons behind this strategy and whether there are any plans to introduce company-owned hotels in the future, as this could impact the franchise network.