Lodging

Guesthouse

Newton, MA · Founded 2015 · GSTH

Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate select service hotels with extended stay features under the GuestHouse Extended Stay service mark and other proprietary marks, offering premier economy stays with amenities including swimming pools, complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed internet access, and kitchenettes in 10% of guest rooms.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
units (2024)
year over year

Units by Year

14
2021
12
2022
12
2023

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$3,840,495 – $7,331,895
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$20,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

Brand Fee: $60 per Guest Room, per month, subject to a minimum of $3,000 per month. Payable monthly by the 20th day of the following month

Leadership

  • John Murray

    President and Director

  • Keith Pierce

    Executive Vice President, President of Franchising

  • Jennifer B. Clark

    Director, Secretary

  • Stephen P. Miano

    Executive Vice President, Treasurer

  • Bradford Maxwell

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel

  • Jordan Langlois

    Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations

  • Christopher Trick

    Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing

  • Brian Quinn

    Chief Development Officer

  • Shane Platt

    Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

  • Jason Yarbrough

    Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
12
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
0
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
10 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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