Hospitality vs Hotel RL Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hospitality vs Hotel RL including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hospitality Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
Investment $133,600 - $2,602,000$1,335,000 - $36,191,500
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $15,000$40,000 - $75,000
Royalty Fee $35/rm/night5%
Advertising Fee -3.5%
Year Founded 19712005
Year Franchised 19822005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hospitality Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Hospitality Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Hospitality Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
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 -
Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing -
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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Hospitality Franchise
Hotel RL Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Hospitality

Southern Scottish Inns Inc. and Red Carpet Inns Int'l. Inc. founded Hospitality Int'l. Inc. in 1982.

"Entrepreneur
#446 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Hotel RL

"Hotel

Hotel RL is an experience of all things authentic, creative and curious. Offering a taste of the local scene in a laid-back environment, we invite open-minded travelers to work, play and pursue their passions freely. Made for explorers and curious minds, Hotel RL captures the spirit of adventure and creativity within comfortable and modern conveniences designed for a new generation of traveler, complete with exciting lobbies, free Wi-Fi, trained Victrola Coffee baristas, performance spaces, and more surprises along the way.   Stay Curious.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 150-room Hotel RL Hotel with a minimal food and beverage offering is estimated to range between $27,849,250 to $36,191,500 for new development and $1,335,000 to $4,001,500 for conversion hotels. These amounts include $90,500 to $111,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. These amounts do not include the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes.