Red Lion Hotels By Sonesta / Red Lion Inn & Suites By Sonesta

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #475055733

Filed: Apr 9, 2026

FDD Issued: Mar 31, 2026

Extracted: Aug 23, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc.

Parent: Red Lion Hotels Corporation

Address: 400 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458

Phone: (617) 421-5400

Website: www.sonesta.com

Franchising Since: 1999

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Hospitality

Training

4 days

Franchise Fee

$40,000 - $60,000

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 3.0%

Total Investment

$732K - $41.71M

Initial Term

20 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

Franchised

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-5

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

Franchise granted as non-exclusive right to operate a hotel under the Marks at a...

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Not Disclosed

Franchisor states it does not make any representations about franchisee's future...

Legal History

Litigation: None

Bankruptcy: None

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
1075280091	MN_35718-202603-08_sonesta-rl-hotels-franchising-inc.pdf Alternate source copy · newest filing	MN	Apr 9, 2026	Restricted
475055733	MN_35718-202603-07_sonesta-rl-hotels-franchising-inc.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis	MN	Apr 9, 2026	Restricted

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