Top 10 Highest Earning Hotel Franchises in the World

10. Meliá Hotels International

Meliá, which operates primarily in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, is responsible for managing 39 brands, over 380 hotels, and more than 130,000 rooms worldwide. In addition to midscale choices like Meliá Hotels & Resorts and INNSiDE by Meliá, its portfolio features luxury brands like Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts and Paradisus Resorts.

9. Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Best Western has nearly 4,200 independently owned and operated hotels spread across more than 100 countries, and it uses a distinctive franchise-focused business model. Its brands cover a range of tourist needs, from luxurious boutique hotels to more affordable options.

8. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Wyndham has 22 brands, more than 9,200 hotels, and more than 820,000 rooms globally, with an emphasis on franchise partnerships. Popular lodging companies that appeal to tourists on a tight budget and looking for value include Ramada, Days Inn, and La Quinta.

7. Jin Jiang International Hotels

This large Chinese hospitality company owns and runs approximately 8,400 hotels, 24 brands, and around 1.1 million rooms, most of which are in China. Its portfolio includes midscale brands like Jinjiang Inn and CityComfort as well as luxury options like J Hotel and Metropolo.

6. AccorHotels

AccorHotels is a major player in Europe and Asia, running 40 brands, more than 5,300 hotels, and more than 740,000 rooms in 110 nations. Prestigious brands like Sofitel, Fairmont, and Raffles coexist with midscale labels like Mercure and Novotel in the companys portfolio.

5. Choice Hotels International

Choice Hotels mainly serves the low-cost and midrange market segments, offering more than 7,100 hotels, approximately 570,000 rooms, and 11 brands worldwide. Notable brands that provide budget-friendly lodging for tourists are Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, and Sleep Inn.

4. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

IHG manages more than 6,000 hotels and more than 880,000 rooms in 100 countries with a diversified portfolio of 17 brands. Its well-known brands, which serve the low-cost, mid-range, and luxury categories, include Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.

3. Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt, which has 20 brands, over 900 hotels, and about 200,000 rooms globally, concentrates on a luxury experience. In addition to select-service brands like Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, it is well-known for its opulent hotels like Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt.

2. Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Hilton, another industry giant, has more than 6,800 hotels, over 1 million rooms worldwide, and 18 brands under their wings. Hilton provides lodging options for a variety of needs and tastes, from the recognizable Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts to the niche Hampton by Hilton brand.

1. Marriott International

Marriott is the industry leader in hotel franchises, with a vast portfolio of 30 brands that include over 7,600 hotels and 1.4 million rooms spread over 131 countries. Its wide selection of brands, which includes the opulent Ritz-Carlton and the reasonably priced Fairfield Inn & Suites, accommodates a range of travel preferences and price points.