Embassy Suites Hotels vs InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
Investment $17,910,500 - $85,492,500$70,494,125 - $103,087,610
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19831952
Year Franchised 19841954
Term Of Agreement 20 yearsVaries; avg. 10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 yearsVaries; avg. 10 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial feeVaries


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

    Training & Support
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 32-38 hours On-The-Job Training Classroom Training
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    InterContinental Hotels Group Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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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    About InterContinental Hotels Group

    InterContinental Hotels Group is a leading global hospitality group, with more than 3,500 hotels and 534,000 guest rooms across nearly 100 countries and territories. Every year more than 120 million people find a welcome at one of our lodging brands.

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