Convert Your Existing Hotel To Stay Express
The Franchise built for owners, not Franchisors.
Own a Hotel? Franchise Opportunities · Economy to Upper Midscale · Worldwide
Stay Express was built by hoteliers who knew exactly what was wrong with legacy franchise agreements - rising fees, punishing PIPs, decade-long lock-ins, and technology costs piled on top of royalties.
No liquidated damages. Lowest royalties in the industry. Short-term contracts. The Stay Express franchise is what hotel ownership should look like - where the brand works for you, not the other way around.
We built the alternative: fair, transparent, all-inclusive, and short-term. Franchisees save $20,000 to $200,000 annually compared to legacy brands while receiving the same PMS, CRS, OTA and GDS distribution, SEO website, and digital marketing - all in one fee.
0 | Exit Penalties | No liquidated damages, EVER!
Legacy PIP costs $10K-$25K per room - Stay Express sensible PIP protects your capital. Short-term agreements.
Why Convert a Hotel to Stay Express?
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Fee Overview
All-Inclusive · Transparent · No Hidden Costs
Application Fee$1,500
Initial Franchise Fee From$10,000
Membership / Royalty (Lowest total fee burden of any national chain)Minimal*
Brand Booking FeeNone*
PMS SystemIncluded
CRS SystemIncluded
OTA / GDS ManagementIncluded
SEO Website + BookingIncluded
Digital MarketingIncluded
Remote Training & SupportIncluded
Sensible PIPIncluded
Liquidated DamagesNone
Contract TermShort-Term
SBA FinancingAll 5 Brands ✓
The Stay Express Advantage
Why Owners Choose Stay Express
9 Reasons Stay Express Beats the Big Chains
No Liquidated Damages –
No costly exit penalties.
Exit your agreement without million-dollar penalties. Only Stay Express offer this — every other major chain will charge you six-to-seven figures to leave.
Lower Fees – Save More, Make More
While Legacy brands stack royalties, PMS, CRS, GDS, CM, Training and Marketing fees to 15–18% of revenue. Stay Express total fee burden stays the lowest in the industry.
Focus on Power & Control
Owner Control. More freedom in operations and pricing. We understand your P&L, your lender, and your market. Stay Express is built by owners, for owners.
Flexible short-term agreements.
Our short-term, all-inclusive contracts are designed to give you flexibility while protecting your investment, no matter how market conditions change.
SBA-Recognized Brand
SBA lenders recognize Stay Express franchises, making financing accessible. Lower barriers to entry mean better capital allocation for the property itself.
Fast Conversion – Join with minimal changes.
Property improvement plans (PIP) that save your renovation capital, not drain it. Practical, market-tested standards — no unnecessary capital requirements.
Save More, Make More
Franchisees save $20,000 to $200,000 annually. Real money, every year. Simple, transparent franchise costs.
All In One Modern Tech & Marketing
Stop juggling vendors. We deliver a full suite with strong digital visibility from booking engine, OTA, to global distribution so you can focus on guests, not logistics.
Team Player
From day one, our team works alongside you. We understand the devotion it takes to operate a hotel and are committed to your success not just at signing, at every stage of your journey.
Stay Express vs. Legacy Brands
The Numbers Tell the Story
| Feature | Stay Express | Legacy Brands (Economy to Midscale) | Legacy Brands (Midscale to Upper Midscale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | From $10,000 | $35K – $143K+ | $35K – $143K+ |
| Application Fee | $1,500 Only | $5K – $10K | $5K – $10K |
| Royalty + Marketing Fees | Minimal / Included | 6 – 9% of Gross Revenue | 6 – 9% of Gross Revenue |
| Brand Booking Fee | None | Yes — per booking | Yes — per booking |
| PMS System | Included in system fee | Separate monthly cost | Separate monthly cost |
| CRS System | Included in system fee | Separate monthly cost | Separate monthly cost |
| OTA / GDS Management | 2,000+ channels, included | Separate cost | Separate cost |
| SEO Website + Booking | Local SEO optimized, incl. | Standard / may charge extra | Standard / may charge extra |
| Digital Marketing | Full suite, managed, incl. | Corporate fund / extra | Corporate fund / extra |
| Training & Support | Remote, included | Varies by contract | Varies by contract |
| Contract Term | Short-Term, Flexible | 10 – 20 Years | 10 – 20 Years |
| Liquidated Damages | None | Yes — often $1M+ | Yes — often $1M+ |
| PIP Requirements | Sensible PIP* | $10K – $25K per room | $10K – $25K per room |
| SBA Financing | All 5 Brands ✓ | Varies by brand | Varies by brand |
| Annual Savings vs. Legacy | $20,000 – $200,000 | — | — |
The Right Brand for Every Property
5 Brand Tiers · All SBA Approved
| Amenity | Stay Express Inn | Stay Express Inn & Suites | Stay Express Suites | Stay Express Hotel | Local Suites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Free Wi-Fi + Coffee | |||||
| Free Parking | |||||
| Free Local Calls & Fax | |||||
| Free Breakfast | Sel | Sel | Sel | ||
| Min. TV Size | 25″ | 27″ | 27″ | 32″ | 27″ |
| HBO Included | |||||
| CNN & ESPN | |||||
| Pillow Top Mattress | |||||
| Full Kitchenette | |||||
| Stove & Dishwasher | |||||
| Suite % Requirement | None | ~20% | ~60% | None | 100% |
| Meeting / Conf. Rooms | Sel | Sel | Sel | Sel | |
| 24hr Business Center | |||||
| Swimming Pool | Sel | Sel | Sel | Sel | Sel |
| Fitness Center | Sel | Sel | Sel | Sel | Sel |
Hear From Our Owners
Franchisee Stories
“Stay Express has created great brand awareness for me on a local and national level. They started working from day one and provided great brand support time and time again when it mattered most.”
Harry Patel, Owner
Stay Express Inn · Downtown Dallas Fair Park, TX
“Stay Express has created great brand awareness for me on a local and national level. They started working from day one and provided great brand support time and time again when it mattered most.”
Harry Patel, Owner
Stay Express Inn · Downtown Dallas Fair Park, TX
“Stay Express has created great brand awareness for me on a local and national level. They started working from day one and provided great brand support time and time again when it mattered most.”
Harry Patel, Owner
Stay Express Inn · Downtown Dallas Fair Park, TX
Franchise FAQ
Questions About Stay Express
Common Questions
Straightforward answers to the questions every prospective owner asks. For full details, request our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
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