Country Inn & Suites by Radisson vs Atwell Suites

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

More open target
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
wins 2 of 12 vendor rows

Atwell Suites wins on the dimensions that matter right now: timing and budget. A 33% unit growth rate against a current base of just 8 locations means the brand is actively selling franchise agreements, and the 2026 FDD signals a seller in full expansion mode. Each new property represents a $17–$25M build-out, which correlates directly with higher technology spend per site. An approved-supplier model isn’t open, but it’s conquerable when the development pipeline is hot—you insert yourself into the spec before ground breaks, and the early-stage frenzy makes decision-makers more accessible. This is a wave you can ride; the small

lodging
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
lodging
Atwell Suites
Total units
447
8
Franchised units
443
8
Unit growth YoY
0%
33.333%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
Royalty
5%
2%
Ad fund
2.5%
3%
Initial franchise fee
$50K
Investment range (low)
$1.91M
$16.87M
Investment range (high)
$9.70M
$25.26M
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2022
2026
Filing freshness
DORMANT
CURRENT

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson vs Atwell Suites, answered

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson has 447 total units and Atwell Suites has 8, so Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is the larger system.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson grew units 0% year over year vs +33.333% for Atwell Suites, so Atwell Suites is growing faster.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson charges a 5% royalty and Atwell Suites charges 2%, so Atwell Suites has the lower royalty.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson's initial investment runs $1.91M–$9.70M and Atwell Suites's runs $16.87M–$25.26M, so Atwell Suites requires the larger investment.

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