Motel 6 vs Park Inn by Radisson Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Motel 6 vs Park Inn by Radisson including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Motel 6 Franchise
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
Investment $206,850 - $8,823,850$3,692,674 - $20,934,027
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee 3.5%2%
Year Founded 19621986
Year Franchised 19962000
Term Of Agreement 10-15 years15 Year
Term Of Agreement 10-15 years15 Year
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchisee fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Motel 6 Franchise
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Motel 6 Franchise
    Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Motel 6 Franchise
    Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 25-30 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Annual convention
    • Pre-Opening assistance includes: consultation services; hotel operations assistance; purchasing programs; standards manuals; training programs
    • Ongoing assistance includes: consultation services; purchasing, training and marketing programs; reservation system access; hotel inspections
    • Revenue optimization tools
    • Look To Book, an innovative, patented reward program for travel agents
    • A dedicated brand sales team
    • Social media expertise and support
    • Strategic alliance with the world's leading business travel management company, CWT
    • A dedicated field operations team
    • Dedicated revenue specialists
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Motel 6 Franchise
    Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Motel 6

    We'll Leave the Light on for You!
     Thanks to one of the most successful ad campaigns in the history of the hotel industry, Motel 6 enjoys strong brand awareness and high guest loyalty. After more than 40 years, Motel 6 is still a true American icon and continues to outperform the competition. Founded in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California, Motel 6 is synonymous with a great travel value. The first Motel 6 in Santa Barbara still leaves the light on today, but a lot has changed for the motel chain that pioneered the first real economy motel designed for the no-frills traveler.
     The original price of a night's stay at Motel 6 was just $6.00, and thus established the brand name for an American classic. The promise of the lowest price of any national chain and a clean, comfortable room are Motel 6 virtues. Motel 6 is a household name, synonymous with quality and value. It enjoys the highest brand recognition factor of any economy lodging brand.
     The brand continues to grow and currently has approximately 1,200 locations with more than 120,000 rooms in the United States and Canada. Part of G6 Hospitality, Motel 6 is the largest owned and operated hotel chain in North America.

    Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and  Asia, Canada, Central America, Mexico and South America

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 100 room Motel 6 Motel (excluding land acquisition costs) is $6,891,850 to $8,823,850 and a conversion 100 room Motel 6 Motel (excluding land acquisition costs) is $206,850 to $2,106,050. This includes $33,850 in fixed pre-opening fees, which must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 for training
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    About Park Inn by Radisson

    Park Inn® by Radisson is a colorful and dynamic, upper midscale hotel brand aimed at tech savvy, youthful travelers who know what they want from a hotel stay and also seek value for money. Accessible and inclusive, the brand is friendly, positive, vibrant and uncomplicated, providing both business and leisure travelers with the affordable hotel experience they desire. From functional rooms to flexible meeting spaces, the guest experience is designed to be totally reliable and hassle-free. Ideal for conversions and new builds, Park Inn by Radisson is an energetic hotel brand with unexpected touches of iconic contemporary design. The hotels can be found in capital cities and economic hubs-often close to city centers, airports and railway stations. Our initial fees are $350/room, $35,000 minimum