How many Embassy Suites By Hilton hotels were operating in Iowa at the start of 2024?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 was one hotel operating in Iowa at the start of 2024. The FDD provides a 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 indicates the existing market presence of Embassy Suites By Hilton in Iowa. With only one hotel at the start of 2024 and no changes throughout the year, the market may have limited brand recognition or potential for growth. However, it could also represent an opportunity for a new franchisee to establish a stronger presence in the state.
It is important to note that the table provides data up to the end of 2024, so any changes after that date would not be reflected. A potential franchisee should further investigate the market conditions in Iowa and consider factors such as competition, demand, and local economic conditions before making a decision.