Medallia
Mandatoryoption to procure certain insurance policies through programs we facilitate, which may be billed by us for participating hotels. Medallia Concierge $120 per month Payable monthly. Medallia Concierge i
HQ-led decisions
Radisson Blu
LodgingSoftware purchasing at Radisson Blu is controlled at the corporate level, with key decision-makers including President and CEO Patrick S. Pacious and CFO Scott E. Oaksmith. The brand mandates ChoiceConnect and ChoiceNow, alongside GDS integrations with Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE, and Worldspan. With only 3 total US units—1 franchised and 2 company-owned—the addressable market is extremely small, making this a niche target for vendors.
Live signals
Total units
3
1 franchised
Unit growth YoY
0%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
3%
national + local
Initial fee
$500
per unit
Investment range
$25.34M–$156.76M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
—
from the filing
Item 19
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.
9%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
4 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
Meta
Mandatoryto your hotel apply). through negotiated marketing arrangements, search engine Consumed stays resulting optimization, social media from international marketing and more. paid and meta advertising effo
Oracle
MandatoryD TECHNOLOGY 28 Radisson Blu – Franchise Disclosure Document – April 1, 2026 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS TYPE OF FEE (NOTE 1) OHIP Flat Data Fee $395 per year Payable yearly to us The Oracle PMS (see Item
Oracle OPERA
Mandatory,700,000 As incurred As incurred Suppliers Opening Costs (Note 7) Opening Inventory of $865,200 $5,948,300 As billed As incurred Employees, Supplies (Note 8) Suppliers, Utilities. ORACLE Opera Cloud $
Amadeus
and other internet reservations sites (such as online travel agencies). Our CRS provides a data link to our franchised properties as well as to travel reservation systems such as Amadeus, Galileo, SAB
Galileo
r internet reservations sites (such as online travel agencies). Our CRS provides a data link to our franchised properties as well as to travel reservation systems such as Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE and W
Sabre
t reservations sites (such as online travel agencies). Our CRS provides a data link to our franchised properties as well as to travel reservation systems such as Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE and Worldspan
Sage 50
ranchise Sales Development: Jamey Cua Mr. Cua has been Vice President, Franchise Sales Development since November 2022. Previously, he was Vice President, Business Development for Peachtree Hospitalit
SkyTouch
subsidiary of Choice. As of December 31, 2025, there were approximately 1,388 Choice franchised hotels operating in these various countries. In 2013, we established a subsidiary, SkyTouch Solutions, L
TripAdvisor
uires that you allow Choice to publish and/or retain your ResConnect program number on digital channels designated by Choice such as, but not limited to, Choicehotels.com, Google, Tripadvisor, and Bin
Worldspan
ions sites (such as online travel agencies). Our CRS provides a data link to our franchised properties as well as to travel reservation systems such as Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE and Worldspan that facil
The vendor opportunity at Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu’s US footprint is tiny: 3 total units, consisting of 2 company-owned locations and just 1 franchised unit. For software vendors, the addressable market is that single franchised property. No average unit volume (AUV) is disclosed in the 2026 FDD, and year-over-year unit growth is not reported. The royalty rate is 6.0%, but initial term length is not specified. This is a niche target—vendors should weigh the small unit count against any strategic value in landing a Radisson Blu deal.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits at headquarters. The FDD lists Patrick S. Pacious as Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Scott E. Oaksmith as Chief Financial Officer. These are the likely buyers or approvers for software decisions. Other named executives include Patrick J. Cimerola (Chief Human Resources Officer), David A. Pepper (Chief Development Officer), and Dominic E. Dragisich (Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer). No operator-level buyers are mapped in our corpus, reinforcing a centralized procurement model.
Mandated and current tech stack
Radisson Blu mandates two core systems: ChoiceConnect and ChoiceNow. These are required across the system. Additionally, the brand requires connectivity to four global distribution systems: Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE, and Worldspan. Any vendor pitching operational or distribution-adjacent software must account for these integrations. No other mandated or recommended vendors are named in the FDD.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD provides no extract for Item 8 (procurement) or Item 17 (renewal). This means the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed. Similarly, contract renewal windows and initial term length are unknown. Vendors should approach Radisson Blu with the understanding that timing and procurement processes are opaque based on public filings.
How to read the Radisson Blu FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It contains the full legal and operational disclosures filed with state franchise regulators. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executives), Item 11 (mandated systems), and any available Item 8 or Item 17 data—though as noted, those are absent here. Review the document to confirm the specifics before outreach.
For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize opportunities beyond this single-unit brand.
Questions vendors ask
Radisson Blu, answered from the filing
Key executives include Patrick S. Pacious (President and CEO) and Scott E. Oaksmith (CFO). Purchasing decisions are centralized at the corporate level.
The brand mandates ChoiceConnect and ChoiceNow. GDS connectivity is required through Amadeus, Galileo, SABRE, and Worldspan.
There are 3 total US units: 1 franchised and 2 company-owned. This is a very small lodging footprint.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8 provides no extract on designated or approved suppliers.
Contract renewal timing is not disclosed. The FDD lacks an Item 17 extract and initial term length, so no window can be estimated.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1 operators run 1 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit1
Top states by locations
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Ownership
The portfolio behind Radisson Blu
holding_vehicle of Choice Hotels.
Sibling brands
Related Lodging brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.