Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$117,900 - $10,090,200
Franchise Fee $75,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 19192000
Year Franchised 19652000
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    GrandStay Residential 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
    GrandStay Residential 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
    GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 GrandStay Residential Suites

    "GrandStay
    GrandStay Hospitality, LLC offers a hotel franchise opportunity like no other hotel chain.  From franchise conversions to new builds, GrandStay franchisees are backed by a strong, growing lodging company with a unique, technology-driven marketing approach, flexible franchise options and collaborative, one-on-one support designed for success. Click here for our Franchise Brochure
    A careful review of the GrandStay Hospitality Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is the first step in the application process.  The next step is to complete a GrandStay Hospitality Application.  Once the Franchise Agreement and supporting paperwork are completed and returned with the initial fee, you will begin the GrandStay hotel construction program. We welcome you to join the GrandStay Family!


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new build GrandStay hotel, other than a GrandStay conference center property, is $5,038,400 to $10,090,200 and $124,900 to $1,021,200 for a conversion property.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new build GrandStay conference center is $306,400 to $2,300,200 and $117,900 to $541,200 for a conversion property. In all cases, this includes $35,000 that must be paid to the Franchisor.