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)
-6.6%
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
8 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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