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IMPT hotel-franchise opportunity in United States

Become the IMPT territory owner for United States. Earn 50% of every dollar IMPT makes in United States — hotel bookings, B2B carbon contracts, Shop, widget volume. For life. No upfront fee.

The TL;DR

United States has ~5.4M hotel rooms (largest globally) and receives ~66M intl + 2.3B domestic person-trips. Tourism is 2.9% of GDP. IMPT recommends starting with 10-20 across NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Vegas, Orlando, SF. You earn 50% of IMPT's per-booking commission on every stay in United States, for as long as you operate the territory.

United States hotel market — at a glance

CapitalWashington, D.C.
CurrencyUSD
Annual visitors~66M intl + 2.3B domestic person-trips
Hotel inventory~5.4M hotel rooms (largest globally)
Tourism share of GDP2.9% of GDP
Peak seasonYear-round (seasonal by region)

What this means for a franchisee: Largest hotel inventory on earth; STR-class market data. The IMPT platform already aggregates supplier-feed inventory across United States via global hotel-distribution partners — your role as a territory owner is to convert that latent inventory into co-branded "Carbon-Neutral Stays" properties, sign B2B contracts with United States's corporate-travel buyers, and capture the long tail of United States independents not yet on the platform.

Regulatory environment in United States

State-by-state lodging licensing + ADA + FDD franchise disclosure (FTC Rule). The IMPT franchise model is structured as a distribution and brand-licensing agreement, not a hotel-operator licence — you do not need to hold inventory, sign hotels into exclusivity, or take property-management responsibility. Most territory owners in our recommended initial pipeline (10-20 across NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Vegas, Orlando, SF) work as the IMPT representative to existing hotel operators in United States, with the actual hotel-management licence remaining with the property owner.

Where United States requires a local entity to invoice tourism services (commission income from IMPT bookings), most franchisees use an existing United States legal entity. IMPT's legal team can introduce you to franchise-specialist counsel in United States familiar with the carbon-credit + hotel-distribution intersection.

Five-year ROI scenarios — United States

The IMPT economic engine is straightforward: IMPT takes a ~13% commission on hotel GMV; 50% of that flows to the territory owner; on-chain CO₂ retirement is funded from IMPT's 6.5% share, not yours. The table below scales for United States-typical occupancy (~63% blended), United States-typical ADR (~USD 142 blended across mid-market and luxury), and the staged-pipeline 10-20 across NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Vegas, Orlando, SF we recommend in year one.

Portfolio sizeAnnual staysGMV through IMPTOwner share (~6.5%)
50 rooms × 1 hotel~9,100 stays/yr~$2.55M GMV/yr~$165K to owner/yr
50 rooms × 5 hotels~45,500 stays/yr~$12.7M GMV/yr~$828K to owner/yr
100 rooms × 10 hotels~182,000 stays/yr~$50.9M GMV/yr~$3.3M to owner/yr
Regional master (50 hotels)~910,000 stays/yr~$254M GMV/yr~$16.5M to owner/yr

ROI scenarios are illustrative based on industry-typical occupancy and United States ADR averages. Your actual flow depends on how aggressively you sign hotels, the seasonality split, and B2B contract wins. The IMPT model is a revenue share — there is no minimum royalty or marketing-levy commitment.

Eight-stream revenue stack (the 50% rule)

Every IMPT revenue line — not just hotel bookings — flows through the 50% rule for territory owners. Your United States franchise compounds across:

  1. Hotel bookings — 13% margin, 6.5% to you (the headline number)
  2. IMPT Shop — half of merchandise margin for IMPT.io/shop orders shipped to United States
  3. Widget volume — TG bot, MCP server, GPT plugin, embedded widget, QR — half of IMPT's cut
  4. B2B / Corporate (CSRD, Scope 3) — half of any United States-corporate contract margin you source
  5. Per-stay carbon credit — $0.15/stay flat fee to you (separate from booking commission)
  6. Regional bulk carbon — half of bulk credit contracts to United States enterprises or government
  7. Open-source / affiliate override — half of IMPT's cut on third-party builders
  8. Sub-territory stakes — half of any sub-franchises (region, city, niche) you sell within United States

Why United States now

Three forces are converging in United States that make the next 24 months an unusually good window for a carbon-neutral hotel-network franchise:

  • ESG mandates landing. The EU CSRD + UK SECR + global Scope 3 reporting requirements all penalise high-emission corporate travel. United States's corporate buyers need a defensible, evidence-grade carbon-offset narrative — IMPT's on-chain UN-verified retirement is exactly that.
  • Existing hotel franchises are losing trust. Greenwashing accusations against Hilton, Marriott and IHG's carbon-balanced programmes (covered by Reuters, FT, NYT 2024-25) have created a credibility gap. A franchise with cryptographic proof of retirement has a defensible answer.
  • IMPT's commission model rewards scale, not extraction. Choice, Wyndham, Best Western and Marriott soft-brand fees (4-6% royalty + 1-4% marketing + $25-150K initial) extract value from properties. IMPT only earns when bookings flow — your interests are aligned with the hotel's revenue, not against it.

How to apply for the United States territory

Use the franchise enquiry form on this page or jump straight to a 30-minute call with Mike English (IMPT founder). We will discuss your existing hospitality footprint in United States, the franchise model that fits (master, regional, owner-operator), and the specific cluster of properties to target in your first 90 days. Territory exclusivity follows from the call.

FAQ — Franchising IMPT in United States

What does an IMPT franchise in United States cost to set up?

There is no upfront franchise fee. The IMPT model is a 50/50 lifetime revenue share — IMPT keeps half its commission, you keep the other half. Your set-up cost is whatever it costs you to onboard existing United States hotels (commercial outreach, contracts, supplier-feed connectivity) — typically two to four weeks of effort per cluster.

How big is the hotel market in United States?

United States has approximately ~5.4M hotel rooms (largest globally) of hotel inventory and receives ~66M intl + 2.3B domestic person-trips. Tourism contributes 2.9% of GDP. Peak season is Year-round (seasonal by region). The IMPT platform already lists thousands of United States properties via verified supplier feeds — the franchise opportunity is converting those listings into co-branded eco-hotel network members and capturing the long tail of independent properties not yet on the platform.

What regulatory approvals do I need to operate in United States?

State-by-state lodging licensing + ADA + FDD franchise disclosure (FTC Rule). IMPT does not require you to take inventory risk or sign hotels onto exclusive contracts — you are a network operator, not a property owner. Most franchisees use an existing legal entity in United States (Ltd / SARL / GmbH / SA equivalent depending on jurisdiction).

How many properties should I aim to sign in United States in year one?

For United States we recommend an initial pipeline of 10-20 across NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Vegas, Orlando, SF as proof-of-flow. The IMPT supplier-feed already covers most of these properties — your job in year one is to convert them to co-brand status and start marketing the IMPT carbon credential to United States's travel buyers (corporate, leisure, ESG-mandated).

When does the revenue start arriving?

IMPT runs settlement monthly. From the first booking made through any property in your United States territory, your share accrues in your owner ledger. The first monthly payout typically lands 35-45 days after your territory goes live. Carbon-credit volume + B2B Scope 3 contracts compound the longer you operate.

What about the IMPT token and crypto pieces?

IMPT has a token (IMPT.io) used for staking and loyalty mechanics. As a franchisee you are not required to take token exposure — your settlement happens in USD (or local currency on request). Territory-owner staking is an OPTIONAL 8% APY × 2yr yield path that some owners use for tax planning. Your hotel-network revenue is pure fiat.

Can I work with the local tourism board in United States?

Yes — United States's tourism board is one of the highest-leverage partners. IMPT's per-booking on-chain CO₂ retirement is exactly the kind of evidence-grade ESG signal that national tourism authorities want to associate with their destination. Many franchisees lead with a tourism-board partnership as their proof-of-credibility before approaching individual hotels.

How does this compare to a Choice Hotels or Wyndham franchise in United States?

Traditional hospitality franchises (Choice, Wyndham, Best Western, Marriott soft-brands) charge upfront fees ($25-150K per property), ongoing royalties (4-6% of revenue), marketing levies (1-4%), and require strict property-standard compliance. IMPT charges nothing upfront and takes a commission only on bookings IMPT actually generates — and 50% of that commission flows to you. See the full comparison.

Become a Franchise IMPT territory owner — United States

Earn 50% of every dollar IMPT makes in your territory. Hotel bookings, IMPT Shop, B2B carbon, widget volume — all revenue streams, for life.

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