Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs SpringHill Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$9,403,000 - $26,051,800
Franchise Fee $75,000$60,000 - $100,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19191998
Year Franchised 19651998
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    SpringHill Suites 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
    SpringHill Suites Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 SpringHill Suites

    Moderately priced, all-suite lodging brand Guest suites that are up to 25% larger than standard hotel rooms Features include: - Complimentary continental breakfast - Self-serve business center - Indoor pool - Whirlpool/spa (most locations) - High-speed internet access - Exercise room.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $9,403,000 to $20,678,400 for an 80 to 110-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel and from $13,266,100 to $26,051,800 for a 120 to 150-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $150,300 to $207,100 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.