Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs The Dry Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 1983-
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 Years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

    Financing Options

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/YesYes/-
    Inventory No/YesYes/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    Training -raining Business development program Support Newsletter, 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 advertising
    Support Newsletter, 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 advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites

    The first Hampton Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1984. Hampton Inn was the first mid-price national hotel chain to begin offering a free continental breakfast and free local phone calls. In 1995, the Hampton brand introduced Hampton Inn & Suites, which consisted of two-room suite hotel rooms with living rooms and kitchen areas.     In 1999, Hampton Inn was acquired by Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries.
    Hampton hotels offer a 100% guarantee. If guests are not completely happy with the clean rooms and friendly service, Hampton Hotels vows to refund the cost of the stay. Franchisees of Hampton Hotels will not only be aligning with a leading, emerging brand in the hotel industry, but also the parent company of Hilton Worldwide, which has a proven, dominant track record in the hotel industry. Franchisees have the peace of mind that many successful people will be behind them to support their business endeavors.

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    About The Dry Boys

    Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
    Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
    Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
    The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.