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on to dismiss the latest complaint was fully briefed as of January 6, 2026, and is pending with the court. MII intends to defend vigorously against plaintiffs’ claims. 2. Segal v. Amadeus IT Group, S.
From the filings
HQ + multi-unit
Postcard Cabins
LodgingPostcard Cabins runs 29 franchised lodging locations inside Marriott's broader hospitality portfolio, with OpenTable and Yahoo already in use even though the filing requires neither of them.
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Live signals
Total units
29
29 franchised
Unit growth YoY
0%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1.5%
national + local
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
$435K–$1.46M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
6.5%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
CoStarCoStar
gust 18, 2025, the parties entered into a settlement and the parties filed a stipulated dismissal of the lawsuit, fully resolving the case. C. Other Pending Actions 1. Portillo v. CoSTAR Group, Inc.,
OpenTableOpenTable
e allowances if certain volume thresholds are met. In 2025, we and our affiliates received $130,000 as a result of this arrangement. We and our affiliates have an arrangement with OpenTable Inc. (“Ope
SabreSabre
y rebates, commissions, and markups are subject to change. We and our affiliates pay Sabre Inc. (“Sabre”) a fee for each transaction that is delivered from travel agencies through Sabre’s global distr
STRCoStar
rous hotel companies, including MII, Hilton, Hyatt, and others. The lawsuit alleges the unlawful sharing of information in violation of U.S. antitrust laws, focusing on the use of STR reports at luxur
TripAdvisorTripAdvisor
nd paid ads in search engines (such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing), AI engines (such as Google, OpenAI, Anthropic), through advertising networks and direct referral partners (such as TripAdvisor, Google
TwitterX
rry Group plc. since October 2019, and Procter & Gamble since August 2020. She previously served as a director of AT&T Inc. until April 2022, WGL Holdings, Inc. from 1999 to 2018, Twitter, Inc. from M
YahooYahoo
per month. 14 Through the Transaction-Based Media Program, we develop advertising materials and pay third parties to place listings and paid ads in search engines (such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing), AI
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 6 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the system databases at your Property.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
At Franchisor’s request, for each full or partial month after the Opening Date, Franchisee will prepare and deliver to Franchisor an operating statement containing the information required by Franchisor, including Gross Revenues and Gross Room Sales for such month.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Cost of Required Purchases Relative to Cost to Open and Operate We estimate that the cost of purchases and leases that you must make through us, our affiliates, approved suppliers, or subject to our standards and specifications will represent approximately:
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may specify that certain food products, FF&E, OS&E, communication systems (including internet access, see Item 11), and other goods and services be purchased only from us or sources designated or approved by us.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
11250060Item 8
The total amount of revenue that we and our affiliates received in 2025 as a result of franchisees’ required purchases, including any unrestricted rebates that we retained and did not distribute, and other fees or payments that we charged for providing procurement services on behalf of franchisees or otherwise…
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Suppliers may pay to MIP Americas various fees and commissions.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
46Item 8
46% to 60% of the total cost of purchases and leases you will incur to operate a typical Property2 on an annual basis.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 5
If you choose to use an interior design firm that is not on our list of recommended design firms, then we will require you to pay a $2,500 fee to review your proposed design firm and its prior work experience on similar projects.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to obtain any FF&E, OS&E, or other goods and services for which we have established a standard or specification from a source that we have not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications, you must submit a written request to us and provide such other information and samples as are…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must comply with all rules and regulations promulgated by the credit card companies and associations, including current PCI data security standards and our PCI compliance standards.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesItem 11
We may provide, and you must participate in (at your cost), sales and marketing programs and activities that are not funded by the Marketing Fund, such as email marketing, internet search engine marketing, transaction-based paid media programs, sales lead referrals and bookings, cooperative advertising programs…
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor and its authorized representatives may, at any time, but on reasonable notice to Franchisee, examine and copy all books, records, accounts and tax returns of Franchisee related to the operation of the Hotel during the five years preceding such examination.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may change the standards at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
The franchise agreement will permit you to operate one Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Property with a specific number of guestrooms at a specific site selected by you and approved by us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will not display any of the Proprietary Marks on, or associate the System with (through a link or otherwise), any website, electronic Marketing Materials, application or software for mobile devices or other technology or media, domain name, address, designation or listing on the internet or other…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must conduct an opening advertising and marketing campaign that complies with our
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 16
You are required to participate in any other guest loyalty program or special marketing program we create for Company Brand Hotels (or any subset thereof applicable to your Property) and honor all program rules and policies.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must use only such furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”), operating and cleaning supplies and equipment (“OS&E”), and other goods and services at the Property that conform to our applicable standards and specifications.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must also use our preferred providers in connection with processing credit cards, including authorizations and settlements.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 16
We will require franchisees to submit payments due to us, our affiliates, and certain approved vendors such as travel intermediaries via ACH (Automated Clearing House) bank transfer or other methods of electronic funds transfer.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 16
Your Property must honor all gift card program rules and policies.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
A general manager who has successfully completed our training program must directly supervise the business on the premises.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the system databases at your Property.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 5
In addition, if you desire to operate your Property but we determine that you are not qualified to operate a Property without additional training, you must participate in the FITM program for open hotels ( “FITM-R”), the cost of which is currently $60,000 and must be paid when you execute the franchise agreement.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
During years in which we hold an educational General Managers Conference, the general manager of your hotel will be required to attend.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Postcard Cabins
Postcard Cabins runs 29 franchised locations in the lodging segment, with unit count flat year over year and a 20-year initial term — one of the longest in this dataset. The 2026 FDD makes no financial performance representation. The brand is part of Marriott, alongside St. Regis Residences, City Express by Marriott, The Luxury Collection, SpringHill Suites, Tribute Portfolio and TownePlace Suites.
Who controls software purchasing
Every location is franchised, and the mapped operator footprint shows 8 operators across 8 located units. Sitting inside Marriott's portfolio puts Postcard Cabins within a much larger hospitality technology ecosystem than its unit count alone suggests.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
OpenTable is in use under Item 8, and Yahoo is in use under Item 16 — the filing describes both as in use without making them contractual requirements. Amadeus, CoStar, Sabre, STR by CoStar, TripAdvisor and Twitter by X are also named, across Items 2, 3, 8 and 16, without being required.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 requires products and services that meet franchisor specifications, sometimes limited to a single designated manufacturer or supplier, with a process for franchisees to request approval of an alternative. Item 17 of the FDD sets Postcard Cabins's renewal terms; see the embedded filing below for the specific conditions.
How to read the Postcard Cabins FDD
The filing embedded below was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list of franchise systems like this one.
Questions vendors ask
Postcard Cabins, answered from the filing
Postcard Cabins operates as part of Marriott, alongside sibling brands like SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites and The Luxury Collection, putting it inside a large hospitality technology ecosystem even though every location is independently franchised.
None of the FDD's named systems is required. OpenTable (Item 8) and Yahoo (Item 16) are in use, while Amadeus, CoStar, Sabre, STR by CoStar, TripAdvisor and Twitter by X are named without being mandated.
29 franchised locations in the lodging segment, with unit count flat year over year.
Item 8 requires products and services that meet franchisor specifications, sometimes from a single designated manufacturer or supplier, with a process to request approval of an alternative.
Item 17 of the FDD sets Postcard Cabins's renewal terms; see the embedded filing below for the specific conditions and timeline, against a 20-year initial term.
The filing is embedded below. It was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026; the FDD makes no financial performance representation.
Source
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
8 operators run 8 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit8
Ownership
The portfolio behind Postcard Cabins
strategic_multibrand of Marriott.
Sibling brands
Related Lodging brands
Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.