Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs InterContinental Hotels Group including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$70,494,125 - $103,087,610
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19191952
Year Franchised 19651954
Term Of Agreement 10 yearsVaries; avg. 10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 yearsVaries; avg. 10 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial feeVaries


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training Classroom Training On-The-Job Training Classroom Training
    Support Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

    Veteran Incentives  Varies
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    #101 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #132 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

    About InterContinental Hotels Group

    InterContinental Hotels Group is a leading global hospitality group, with more than 3,500 hotels and 534,000 guest rooms across nearly 100 countries and territories. Every year more than 120 million people find a welcome at one of our lodging brands.

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    "Entrepreneur
    #483 in Franchise 500 for 2020.