How many Embassy Suites By Hilton hotels were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton 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 91–97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites By Hilton's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 4 Embassy Suites By Hilton hotels operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. The FDD provides a detailed table showing the number of hotels at the start of the year, hotels opened, terminations, non-renewals, hotels reacquired by the franchisor, hotels that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of hotels at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the historical growth and stability of the Embassy Suites By Hilton brand in specific geographic areas. The fact that the number of hotels in Alabama remained constant from 2022 to 2024 suggests a stable market presence. However, no new hotels opened during this period, which could indicate limited growth opportunities or specific market challenges in Alabama.
It's important to note that while the number of hotels remained constant, this doesn't necessarily reflect the financial performance or occupancy rates of those hotels. A prospective franchisee should investigate further into the market conditions in Alabama, including factors such as tourism trends, local economic conditions, and competitive landscape, to assess the potential for success. Additionally, the FDD indicates that as of the next fiscal year, there is a projected new franchised hotel in Alabama, and one franchise agreement signed but the hotel not yet opened, which could signal future growth.