FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Hilton using its latest 2026 FDD coverage.
Based on 2026 FDD · 39 filings in corpus · Latest FDD: 2026
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Hilton franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $1.4M – $64.9M. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $100K franchise fee · 7.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Hilton requires a total initial investment of $1.4M to $64.9M (midpoint approximately $33.1M), with an initial franchise fee of $100K. The ongoing fee burden is 7.5% (5% royalty plus 2.5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
Hilton does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
Hilton operates approximately 0 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2026 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about Hilton, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a Hilton franchise ranges from $1.4M to $64.9M, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Hilton charges a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for Hilton is $100,000.
There are approximately 0 Hilton franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for Hilton is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for Hilton is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Hilton franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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