Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$19,960,000 - $25,430,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19192014
Year Franchised 19652014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments 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
    WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments 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
    WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments 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 WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments

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    WaterWalk offers both well-appointed hotel suites and all-inclusive apartments. Stay a few days or settle in for a while.
    We do hospitality right. Every time.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a WaterWalk Property ranges from $19,960,000 to $25,430,000. This includes the initial fees owed to  WaterWalk varying from between $137,000 and $647,500 that must be paid to WaterWalk or its affiliates when the Property has no more than 153 units. If the Property will have more than 153 units, the payment to  WaterWalk and its affiliates and the total investment is increased by $375 per each additional unit.