Choice Hotels vs Wyndham Grand Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Choice Hotels Franchise
Wyndham Grand Franchise
Investment $88,050 - $13,166,100$446,776 - $14,378,293
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $60,000$39,500
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee Varies3%
Year Founded 19392017
Year Franchised 19622017
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Choice Hotels Franchise
Wyndham Grand Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Wyndham Grand 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Wyndham Grand Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Wyndham Grand Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Wyndham Grand

    "Wyndham

    The franchisee will use the Wyndham Grand® system to establish and operate an upscale full-service
    Wyndham Grand or Wyndham Grand Resort guest lodging facility.

    Featuring premium amenities, sophisticated designs, and an attentive staff, Wyndham Grand is your gateway to distinctive stays in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. We deliver little luxuries - from handcrafted cocktails made with local ingredients to family experiences that encourage togetherness - to make every stay a series of unforgettable moments.