The Franchise Lounge: Hospitality & Lodging

 Industry: Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $7.1M - $15.6M
Website: www.hilton.com/en/hampton/franchise
Hampton by Hilton is one of the most recognized midscale hotel brands in the world, offering value-driven accommodations with free breakfast and Wi-Fi, targeting both business and leisure travelers​ 

 Industry: Upscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $7M - $30M
Website: www.marriott.com/franchise
Marriott International is one of the leading global brands in hospitality, offering luxury, premium, and select-service hotels, providing a full range of services to cater to different market segments​ 

 Industry: Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $7.5M - $17.5M
Website: www.holidayinnexpress.com/franchise
Holiday Inn Express offers a cost-effective model for both business and leisure travelers, providing essential services such as free breakfast, fitness centers, and high-speed internet​ 

 Industry: Upscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $12.2M - $22.5M
Website: www.hilton.com/en/hilton-garden-inn/franchise
Hilton Garden Inn is an upscale hotel brand targeting business travelers and vacationers, offering premium services such as on-site dining, fitness centers, and meeting spaces​ 

 Industry: Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $4.5M - $8.4M
Website: www.choicehotels.com/franchise/comfort-inn
Comfort Inn & Suites, a brand under Choice Hotels, provides affordable lodging with amenities like free breakfast and Wi-Fi, designed to attract both business and family travelers​ 

 Industry: Budget Lodging
Startup Costs: $2.5M - $3.5M
Website: www.g6hospitality.com/franchise
Motel 6 is one of the largest budget hotel franchises in North America, offering affordable and no-frills accommodations to price-conscious travelers​ 

 Industry: Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $5M - $15M
Website: www.bestwestern.com/franchise
Best Western is a midscale brand known for its commitment to providing value, comfort, and consistent quality across its global hotel network​ 

 Industry: Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $8M - $13M
Website: www.hilton.com/en/tru/franchise
Tru by Hilton is a relatively new midscale brand offering affordable, modern accommodations aimed at younger travelers seeking minimalistic, tech-savvy experiences​ 

 Industry: Upper Midscale Lodging
Startup Costs: $4.3M - $11.1M
Website: www.lq.com/franchise
La Quinta is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and provides business travelers with upper midscale lodging that includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi​ 

 Industry: Budget Lodging
Startup Costs: $2.5M - $4.5M
Website: www.redroof.com/franchise
Red Roof Inn offers budget-friendly accommodations with a focus on providing essential services such as pet-friendly policies, free Wi-Fi, and modernized rooms​