Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Key West Inns Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Key West Inns Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$32,149 - $8,713,147
Franchise Fee $75,000$14,000
Royalty Fee 5%2%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 19191989
Year Franchised 19651989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Key West Inns Franchise
    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 Platform-
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Key West Inns Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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.

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    #101 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #132 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

    About Key West Inns

    Key West Inns, Inc. is a hotel franchising company that borrows the looks and feel of South Florida in architectural style and appearance. All hotels feature the amenities that corporate travelers need while offering a relaxing atmosphere that will please families and senior travelers.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $3,4667,149 and $8,713,147 for a newly constructed hotel. This includes between $27,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $32,149 and $1,633,147 for the conversion of an existing hotel. This includes between $20,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).