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Hotel, travel & hospitality franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
7 hotel, travel & hospitality franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Inn | 15 | $1,396,700 – $5,268,700 | High |
| 2 | Hospitality International | 7 | $137,350 – $524,400 | High |
| 3 | WHR Extended Stay, LLC (Arise Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham) | 7 | $3,803 – $15,971 | High |
| 4 | Engel & Volkers Yachting Brokerage | 5 | $107,490 – $307,354 | High |
| 5 | Freedom Boat Club | Freedom Yacht and Boat Club | Freedom Yacht Club | 3 | — | High |
| 6 | Guesthouse | 3 | $573,945 – $7,331,895 | High |
| 7 | Wandervans USA · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | — | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against travel & hospitality peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.