The brand is part of the deal. We know who to call.
Thunder has run flagged hotels himself, so brand talks start with real experience.
Every franchised sale runs through the brand.
Every franchised hotel sale runs through the brand: change of ownership, new franchise application, PIP. Thunder’s top-level contacts, built over decades in the business, help owners and buyers get clear answers on each step.
Marriott
A Marriott-flagged sale means a franchise application for the buyer and a change-of-ownership PIP.
Hilton
Hilton-flagged sales turn on approvals and PIP expectations, so we raise them early.
IHG
From Holiday Inn Express to extended-stay Candlewood and Staybridge, plan the sale around brand requirements.
Choice
Choice flags raise conversion, PIP and approval questions that buyers ask first.
Wyndham
Wyndham flags come with flag, PIP and conversion options worth weighing early.
Best Western
Best Western’s house now sits under WorldHotels, the masterbrand announced in October 2026. It runs from WorldHotels Collection and Aiden down to SureStay, with Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier in the middle. A sale means a change-of-ownership process with the brand and, often, a PIP.
Best Western →Independent
No chain flag, no brand standards manual, no franchise PIP. An independent hotel lives on its own name, its own operator, and how well it sells itself. That takes a different kind of sale.
Independent →Clear answers on the brand steps.
Owners get clear answers on approval, PIP and flag steps from a broker with top-level brand contacts.
- Change-of-ownership timing
- PIP scope conversations
- Conversion options to another flag
- Buyer approval questions
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Read owner reviews →Do I need brand approval to sell my hotel?
A franchised sale runs through the brand: change of ownership and a new franchise application for the buyer. We raise approval questions early so they’re answered before they slow the deal.
What is a change-of-ownership PIP?
When a franchised hotel sells, the brand usually sets a property improvement plan for the new owner. Its scope affects price, so we get it on the table early.
Can my hotel switch brands?
Conversion to another flag is an option worth weighing. Brand contacts help clarify the conversion path and the PIP that comes with it.
Which brands do you work with?
Six brand families: Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Choice, Wyndham and Best Western.
Does Thunder represent the brands?
No. He represents owners and buyers.
What about franchise termination or an early exit?
Involve your franchise attorney early. We can work alongside them on the sale side.
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Rikesh “Thunder” Patel
Rikesh and his family have owned, operated, and sold hotel properties affiliated with major brands including IHG, Choice Hotels, Wyndham, Best Western, G6 Hospitality, and others.
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