Choice Hotels vs Radisson Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
Radisson Franchise
Investment $88,050 - $13,166,100$13,942,060 - $65,080,705
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $60,000$75,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee Varies2%
Year Founded 19391962
Year Franchised 19621983
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


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

    Financing Options
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    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
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Radisson Franchise
    Training -
    • 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 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, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Radisson Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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.

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    #29 in Canada's Top franchises.


    About Radisson

    Radisson is one of the world's leading global hotel brands. It delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is characterized by its unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy. Radisson hotels are first-class, full-service hotels that offer a range of "World of Radisson" services and amenities that have been created specifically to be empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including its 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. Radisson is modern in outlook, socially responsible and service-driven. At its very heart, Radisson is a brand of true hoteliers who understand modern day travel, the complexities of life on the move and the solutions hotels must offer-no matter where in the world they may be. Radisson is committed to building meaningful, personal relationships and has a passion for Yes I Can! hospitality.
    Radisson hotels are conveniently situated in major urban and suburban settings, in resort destinations, business districts and airport gateways.
    Radisson can be found in the places guest need us the most - near airports, city centers and resorts. Current locations can be found in the Americas and Asia Pacific with plans in motion to expand even further throughout the world.
    Tiered Branding
    Radisson is a two-tiered brand offering a choice of an upper upscale hospitality experience at our Radisson Blu hotels or an upscale experience at our Radisson hotels. Radisson Blu flagship properties can be found globally in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.
    Look for upscale Radisson hotels in major urban and suburban locations, as well as near airports and business districts around the world.
    As of Year End 2018, Radisson has 217 hotels operating throughout the world with 38,940 rooms
    and 104 hotels in the development pipeline with an additional 23,745 rooms.

    Our initial Fee $500/room, $75,000 minimum