NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta Worldwide Lodges introduced the execution of 31 new franchise agreements in the course of the first half of 2025, in addition to 10 openings that spotlight Sonesta’s international enlargement.
“The continued development within the first half of 2025, with 31 new franchise agreements, highlights Sonesta’s sustained momentum and our enticing worth proposition for house owners,” stated Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s govt vice chairman and president of franchise and growth. “We’re seeing continued demand throughout our various portfolio, which speaks to our means to fulfill the wants of varied markets and strengthens our current proprietor relationships.”
“Our tailor-made model choices and versatile requirements are clearly resonating with builders on the lookout for strategic development,” stated Brian Quinn, Sonesta’s chief growth officer. “These 31 new agreements, spanning our distinct manufacturers, together with the ten current openings, show our continued dedication to offering options that drive success for our franchisees and develop Sonesta’s footprint in key places.”
New Lodges
Sonesta had 10 new lodges add almost 1,000 new rooms to the portfolio within the first six months of 2025. They embody (so as of opening):
● Sonesta Important Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, LA
● Crimson Lion Lodge Charlotte — Charlotte, NC
● Signature Inn Berkeley — Berkeley, CA
● Americas Greatest Worth Inn Donaldsonville — Donaldsonville, LA
● Americas Greatest Worth Inn Fredonia —Fredonia, NY
● Sonesta Essentia Blue Springs —Blue Springs, MO
● Sonesta Important Overland Park — Overland Park, KS
● Signature Inn Miami — Miami, FL
● Americas Greatest Worth Inn/Knights Inn Pilot Mountain (twin model) — Pilot Mountain, NC


