La Quinta InnFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Hospitality — Mid-Scale Hotel Franchise franchise. Founded in 1968. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Investment

$12.8M - $17.2M

Franchise Fee

$55K

Royalty

5.5%

+ 3.5% marketing

Total Units

884

Parsippany, NJ Founded 1968Hospitality · Mid-Scale Hotel Franchise

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2023 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a La Quinta Inn franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a La Quinta Inn franchise ranges from $12.8M - $17.2M. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the La Quinta Inn franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for La Quinta Inn is $55K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are La Quinta Inn's ongoing fees?+
La Quinta Inn franchisees pay a 5.5% royalty fee on gross sales and a 3.5% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many La Quinta Inn franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, La Quinta Inn has 884 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find La Quinta Inn's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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