Hotel Indigo
Hospitality · Hotels & Extended Stay
- Active units
- 68
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo Athens is your premier destination for small, intimate meeting spaces in Georgia, perfectly designed for events that require a personal touch. Nestled just 0.25 miles from Downtown Athens, our hotel offers a range of versatile venues accommodating up to 50 guests, making it ideal for corporate meetings, weddings, and conferences.
Our highlighted spaces include The Solarium, a 600 sq. ft. area filled with natural light that provides an inspiring backdrop for discussions and gourmet dining. For a more casual environment, The Den offers a cozy setting for informal gatherings, while our state-of-the-art Executive Boardroom is equipped for high-level presentations and conference calls.
Complemented by exceptional amenities such as high-speed WiFi, A/V equipment, and full-service event coordination, we ensure that every detail of your event is managed seamlessly. With special discounts and exclusive offers for group bookings, Hotel Indigo Athens guarantees an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Start planning your next event with us today!
Key terms
- Brand fund
3.5% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations68
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-4.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR3.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.3×
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$27.3M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open23 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.