In which state are the most Embassy Suites By Hilton franchise agreements signed but hotels not opened?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
---|----------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Total | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Table No. 5 Projected Openings as of December 31, 2024
| State | Franchise Agreements Signed but Hotels Not Opened | Projected New Franchised Hotels in the Next Fiscal Year | Projected New Company Owned Hotels in the Next Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| California | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Florida | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maryland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Missouri | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montana | 1 | 0 |
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, Florida has the most franchise agreements signed for Embassy Suites By Hilton hotels that have not yet opened, with a total of 8. Texas follows with 7 franchise agreements signed but hotels not opened. California and Tennessee are tied with 3 franchise agreements signed but hotels not opened. Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and Oklahoma each have 1 franchise agreement signed but hotels not opened.
This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it indicates areas where Embassy Suites By Hilton is looking to expand but has not yet finalized hotel openings. A high number of signed agreements without openings could suggest potential challenges in those markets, such as difficulties in site selection, financing, or construction delays. It could also indicate a strong interest in the brand within those states.
For a potential Embassy Suites By Hilton franchisee, this data highlights markets with existing interest but unfulfilled presence. It may present opportunities to capitalize on brand recognition in those areas, but it also warrants careful investigation into the reasons behind the delayed openings. Understanding the specific hurdles in these states could be vital for a franchisee's success.