Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Cambria Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Cambria Suites Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$12,576,100 - $14,690,600
Franchise Fee $75,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 1919-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Cambria Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Cambria 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
    Cambria 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
    Cambria 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 Cambria Suites

    Cambria Suites is the genuine and authentic upscale select-service hotel that offers thoughtful modern design for the way you live.
    Cambria Suites features a state of the art fitness center and larger lobbies that offer guests a more social atmosphere. The hotels are designed to provide a unique and distinctive experience with the services and amenities that travelers demand, including chic décor, flexible spaces for meeting or socializing, stunning standard rooms that feel like an upgrade, and of course, free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay fully connected while they travel. Cambria Suites feature contemporary onsite dining from Social Circle, serving a menu comprised of local specialties; liquor, wine, and local craft beers, as well as freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches; and a barista bar.