Lodging

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Atlanta, GA · Founded 1981 · KHRM

IHG Franchising, LLC offers licenses to establish and operate distinctive, high-quality boutique hotels under the Kimpton brand, which are design-led hotels with locally loved restaurants and bars and genuine service, typically featuring over 150 rooms, meeting spaces, fitness centers, and multiple food and beverage offerings.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
55
units (2025)
1.9%
year over year

Units by Year

61
2021
59
2022
59
2023
54
2024
55
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$66,943,304 – $120,359,169
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$296,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
3%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Rooms Revenue (“GRR”)

Leadership

  • Elie W. Maalouf

    Chief Executive Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, PLC

  • Jolyon Bulley

    Chief Executive Officer, Americas

  • Mark Sergot

    Chief Development Officer, Americas

  • Heather Balsley

    Chief Customer & Marketing Officer

  • Colin Macdonald

    Senior Vice President, US and Canada Franchise Operations

  • Leanne Harwood

    Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas

  • Jennifer Gribble

    Senior Vice President, Global Brands Premium, Essentials & Suites and Guest Shared Experience

  • Connor Smith

    Senior Vice President, Global Brands, Luxury, Lifestyle & Masterbrand, Global Creative Director

  • Nimesh Patel

    Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Americas

  • Geoffrey Blake Longstaff

    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Americas

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
56
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
23
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
7 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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