Autograph Collection
Hospitality · Hotels & Extended Stay
- Active units
- 136
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Autograph Collection
Welcome to L'Hermitage Gantois, a 5-star hotel offering a gastronomic restaurant, brasserie, bar, and luxury spa in the heart of Lille's Euralille district. L'Hermitage Gantois is a historic landmark with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1462 as a hospice, which served the elderly and sick in the Lille region. Since its restoration in 2003, it has become one of the most beautiful 5-star hotels in the Lille metropolis, combining its historical walls with contemporary decoration, top-notch hotel services, and high-end amenities for a truly memorable stay in the capital of Flanders. With a range of rooms to suit all preferences, from the Executive Rooms with their charming historical charm to the spacious and luxurious Privilege Suites, L'Hermitage Gantois ensures a tailored and unforgettable experience. Additionally, guests can indulge in the Spa By Hermitage Gantois, featuring a pool and hammam, and enjoy a delightful dining experience at the onsite restaurant and bar. L'Hermitage Gantois is the perfect destination for a unique and unforgettable stay in Lille.
Key terms
- Footprint
133,000 – 163,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations151
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings9
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR4.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio4.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$92.0M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open21 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.