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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hospitality vs Microtel Inns & Suites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $133,600 - $2,602,000 | $5,709,119 - $6,799,356 |
Franchise Fee | $5,000 - $15,000 | $43,000 |
Royalty Fee | $35/rm/night | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1971 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 1982 | 1988 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 20 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 50% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 10.5 hours Additional Training: At regional training seminars | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |