Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wingate by Wyndham vs Value Place including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$375,465 - $10,816,446 | $5,035,000 - $7,031,000 |
Franchise Fee |
$36,000 - $40,500 | $5,000 |
Royalty Fee |
4.5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee |
4% | - |
Year Founded |
1995 | 2003 |
Year Franchised |
1995 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | 20 years |
Renewal Fee |
- | 50% of current fran. fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs |
Yes/No | No/No |
Equipment |
Yes/No | No/No |
Inventory |
Yes/No | No/No |
Receivables |
Yes/No | No/No |
Payroll |
Yes/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
Training |
Regional workshops | - |
Support |
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing |
Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
- 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
- | - |
Canada Expansion |
No | No |
International Expansion |
Yes | No |
*Based on number of taking an interest lodgings.
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