Choice Hotels vs AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Choice Hotels vs AmeriHost Franchise Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Investment $88,050 - $13,166,100$3,700,000 - $4,700,000
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $60,000N/A
Royalty Fee Varies4-5%
Advertising Fee Varies-
Year Founded 19391989
Year Franchised 19621998
Term Of Agreement 20 years15-20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15-20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesYes/No
    Equipment No/YesYes/No
    Inventory No/YesYes/No
    Receivables No/NoYes/No
    Payroll No/NoYes/No

    Training & Support
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
    Training -Regional workshops
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Choice Hotels

    A group of Southern motel owners got together in 1939 to discuss the state of the lodging industry, hoping to do something to change the negative opinion the public had about motels (FBI director J. Edgar Hoover had warned that motels were used as bases of operations by gangsters). owners set about to create a set of quality standards for motels and agreed to publish the names of establishments that complied with these standards. In 1940, the group officially named itself Quality Courts United Inc. In 1990, Quality became known as Choice Hotels International Inc. The hotels in the chain now include Sleep, Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Rodeway, Econo Lodge and Cambria.

    "Top     ""
    #29 in Canada's Top franchises.


    About AmeriHost Franchise Systems

    No longer franchising; AmeriHost units are being converted to Baymont Inn & Suites.

    Each AmeriHost Inn(R) lodging offers a luxury bundle not regularly found in other mid-estimated inns, for example, an indoor pool range with a whirlpool and yard; inside hall visitor room access for included security and accommodation; individual select whirlpool suites; meeting rooms; practice rooms; electronic entryway locks; complimentary extended mainland breakfast each morning; and a complimentary USA TODAY daily paper.

    Amerihost Properties, Inc. at present claims or potentially oversees, in entire or partially, every AmeriHost Inn(R) inn open or under development today. "We know and comprehend the operations of the AmeriHost Inn(R) inns from a possession perspective. Truth be told, we comprehend the operations of our lodgings so well that we have made an establishment promoting effort in light of the motto 'Experience the distinction encounter makes!'"