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Wingate by Wyndham

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Wingate by Wyndham Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Wingate by Wyndham offers modern and comfortable hotel accommodations, providing amenities and essentials for travelers seeking convenience and quality.

Wingate by Wyndham is a midscale hotel franchise designed to meet the needs of modern business travelers. Founded in 1995, the brand is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Wingate began franchising the same year it was established, offering entrepreneurs a chance to join a trusted hospitality network. Today, it operates over 200 locations across North America and continues to expand globally.

The franchise offers a comprehensive range of amenities tailored for productivity and comfort. Guests enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, ergonomic workspaces, and 24-hour business centers. Unlike some competitors, Wingate properties typically do not feature full-service restaurants, allowing for a streamlined, efficient guest experience.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Application Fee, Initial Fee $36,000
Photos $2,750 - $4,725
Training Tuition $5,700 - $7,100
Training Expenses $2,700 - $4,450
Market Study $5,000 - $12,000
Real Estate and Site Preparation N/A
Architecture, Design and Engineering, Phase I Environmental, Permits, Licenses, Deposits and Related Fees $355,000 - $598,320
Facility Construction $6,659,835 - $10,623,100
Construction Contingency $332,992 - $531,155
Technology Systems $67,481 - $69,481
Property Management Set-Up and Installation $4,400 - $21,450
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment $875,874 - $970,942
Signage $45,000 - $100,000
Opening Inventory $314,111 - $324,594
Insurance $15,000 - $30,000
Grand Opening Advertising $1,800 - $15,000
Pre-Opening Wages $76,225 - $136,254
Miscellaneous Non–Tangible Asset Costs $17,567 - $33,892
Additional Funds for 3 Month Initial Period $102,361 - $308,072
Total Estimated Initial Investment $8,919,796 - $13,826,535
Type of Expenditure Amount
Application Fee, Initial Fee $36,000
Photos $2,750 - $4,725
Training Tuition $5,700 - $7,100
Training Expenses $2,700 - $4,450
Market Study $5,000 - $12,000
Real Estate and Site Preparation N/A
Architecture, Design and Engineering, Phase I Environmental, Permits, Licenses, Deposits and Related Fees $355,000 - $598,320
Facility Construction $6,659,835 - $10,623,100
Construction Contingency $332,992 - $531,155
Technology Systems $67,481 - $69,481
Property Management Set-Up and Installation $4,400 - $21,450
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment $875,874 - $970,942
Signage $45,000 - $100,000
Opening Inventory $314,111 - $324,594
Insurance $15,000 - $30,000
Grand Opening Advertising $1,800 - $15,000
Pre-Opening Wages $76,225 - $136,254
Miscellaneous Non–Tangible Asset Costs $17,567 - $33,892
Additional Funds for 3 Month Initial Period $102,361 - $308,072
Total Estimated Initial Investment $8,919,796 - $13,826,535

Wingate by Wyndham

2023

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

Wingate by Wyndham offers comprehensive training programs for franchisees to support the successful operation of their lodging facilities. The training programs include structured sessions for management as well as operational support tailored to opening and managing a hotel property.

  1. Hospitality Management Program: The general manager is required to attend this core training session. The cost includes tuition, and potentially travel expenses, with options for additional representatives to attend. This program ensures that management personnel are fully equipped to operate in accordance with brand standards.
  2. Opening Training: This includes up to three days of training conducted at the facility before opening. It is designed to ensure the staff is adequately prepared for guest services, operational systems, and brand requirements. Facilitator travel and expenses are also factored into the investment.
  3. Continuing Education: A Continuing Education Fee covers future training to keep staff updated on brand changes, new systems, and quality standards. These sessions are crucial for ongoing compliance and service excellence in the hospitality industry.

Territory Protection

Wingate by Wyndham does not offer its franchisees exclusive territory protection. The franchise agreement explicitly states that franchisees will not receive an exclusive territory and that the franchisor retains the right to operate or franchise other hotels under the Wingate by Wyndham name and system, including in proximity to the franchisee's location.

This includes the right to offer other lodging products or services through different means such as websites or mobile platforms. Additionally, Wingate by Wyndham discloses that it may approve new facilities that may compete directly with existing ones without limitation on distance or market saturation.

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