Lodging

Knights Inn

Newton, MA · Founded 2018 · KINN

Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. grants franchises to operate limited-service hotels under the Knights Inn® service mark. Knights Inn Hotels must have at least 40 guest rooms and are operated by experienced hotel professionals according to brand standards.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
127
units (2025)
year over year

Units by Year

170
2021
160
2022
146
2023
136
2024
127
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$188,996 – $10,930,326
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$17,500
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

No percentage-based royalty disclosed

Leadership

  • Keith Pierce

    Co-President

  • Jeffrey Leer

    Co-President

  • Lindsey Getz

    Secretary

  • Phillip Hugh

    Chief Development Officer

  • Christopher Trick

    Chief Marketing and Performance Officer

  • David Bryan

    Senior Vice President, Treasurer

  • Bradford Maxwell

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel

  • Jordan Langlois

    Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations

  • Jason Yarbrough

    Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

  • Cynthia Kelly

    Vice President, Franchise Administration

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
123
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
2
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
7 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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