CLUB CAT vs AmericInn

Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.

More open target
AmericInn
wins 3 of 12 vendor rows

AmericInn delivers a clear TAM win with 230 operating franchise units, each running an investment range of $7.9 M–$11.2 M. That capital intensity signals budgets capable of absorbing POS, marketing automation, and back-office platforms without nickel-and-diming. A current 2026 FDD confirms active, ongoing franchise sales, so the pipeline is live—timing favors immediate outreach before another vendor locks in the brand. The approved-supplier procurement model is standard, not a barrier, and the sheer unit count makes every 1 % attachment rate worth more than CLUB CAT’s entire universe.

CLUB CAT’s single corporate unit and

lodging
CLUB CAT
lodging
AmericInn
Total units
1
230
Franchised units
0
230
Unit growth YoY
1.77%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
$385K
Royalty
6%
5%
Ad fund
2%
3.25%
Initial franchise fee
$35K
$35K
Investment range (low)
$303K
$7.89M
Investment range (high)
$439K
$11.18M
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2024
2026
Filing freshness
OVERDUE
CURRENT

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Common questions

CLUB CAT vs AmericInn, answered

CLUB CAT has 1 total units and AmericInn has 230, so AmericInn is the larger system.
CLUB CAT charges a 6% royalty and AmericInn charges 5%, so AmericInn has the lower royalty.
Both charge a $35K initial franchise fee.
CLUB CAT's initial investment runs $303K–$439K and AmericInn's runs $7.89M–$11.18M, so AmericInn requires the larger investment.

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