Days Inns Worldwide vs Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Days Inns Worldwide Franchise
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Investment $231,156 - $5,794,510$17,910,500 - $85,492,500
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $38,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%3.5% - 5.5%
Advertising Fee 3.8%4%
Year Founded 19701983
Year Franchised 19721984
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years20 years
Renewal Fee -Same as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Days Inns Worldwide Franchise
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Days Inns Worldwide Franchise
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Days Inns Worldwide Franchise
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Training Regional workshopsClassroom Training: 32-38 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Days Inns Worldwide Franchise
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Days Inns Worldwide

    Cecil B. Day opened his first lodging in Tybee Island, Georgia, in 1970. From that point forward, Days Inns Worldwide has developed into a system of about 2,000 diversified inns all through the U.S. what's more, around the world, including a few inns that offer free breakfast and permit pets in select rooms.

    Days Inn Worldwide is a piece of the Wyndham Worldwide group of lodgings which additionally incorporates Baymont Inns and Suites, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson Int'l., Knights Franchise Systems, Microtel Inns and Suites, Ramada Worldwide, Super 8, Travelodge Hotels, Wingate by Wyndham, and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

    Days Inn ® is a main worldwide brand in the economy portion with more visitor rooms than some other economy mark on the planet with more than 1,850 properties around the world. Under its "Best Value under the Sun" advertise situating, Days Inn inns offer esteem cognizant shoppers free fast Internet and most lodgings offer free Daybreak breakfast. Numerous lodgings likewise have eateries, pools and meeting rooms.

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    About Embassy Suites Hotels

    Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms. Owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation, Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels which are often held in high esteem for their quality, value and service. A hotel test conducted by Consumer Reports gave Embassy Suites the highest rating in satisfaction in the "Upscale" category. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. Like many hotels, guests can choose from a king sized bed or two double beds. The living area often consists of a sofa bed with matching chairs and a separate television. Most Embassy Suites hotels have an atrium style layout. The interior of the hotel may have a tropical rain forest setting complete with waterfall, bridges, and a large dining area. One of the key features of Embassy Suites is the "Cooked to Order Breakfast" which is essentially a breakfast buffet, complete with hot food, such as bacon, eggs or omelette's. In the evening, a complimentary "Manager's Reception" is always featured with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for free, minus gratuity. Embassy Suites' 200+ hotels are mainly in the USA, though others exist in other countries.

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