Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Hard Rock Hotel Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hard Rock Hotel Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$118,010,666 - $221,433,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19192001
Year Franchised 19652001
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hard Rock Hotel Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Hard Rock Hotel 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
    Hard Rock Hotel 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
    Hard Rock Hotel Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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.

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

    About Hard Rock Hotel


    "Hard
    Hard Rock Hotels span the globe with an uncompromising dedication to hospitality that promises so much more than merely a place to stay.
    We embrace the culture and character of each of our all-inclusive resorts collection locations with an energy and enthusiasm only found at Hard Rock.

    Our hotels are rooted in the spirit of music that all began with a guitar donated by rock legend Eric Clapton to London’s original Hard Rock Cafe. We offer a suite of services for guests that value the VIP treatment. And we welcome people from all walks of life in an all-inclusive way.
    Every Hard Rock Hotel takes the spirit of its destination and blends it with our vibrant collection of music and memorabilia.