Embassy Suites Hotels vs Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Investment $17,910,500 - $85,492,500$1,916,178 - $9,472,795
Franchise Fee $75,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%2.5%
Year Founded 19831986
Year Franchised 19841987
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Country Inns & Suites By 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/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 32-38 hoursAdditional training available
    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 PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    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.

    		 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Country Inns & Suites By Radisson

    Country Inns & Suites By Radisson is a leading mid-market brand known for providing a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience, delivered with a touch of home. Country Inns & Suites By Radisson features traditional architecture and a transitional residential interior design with the brand's iconic plank lobby flooring and welcoming lobby with a fireplace. Each hotel offers free high-speed Internet*, a fitness center, a business center, and attractive comfortable furnishings that blend rich woods and natural earth tones. With more than 1,370 hotels in operation and under development in over 110 countries and territories worldwide, primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico, Country Inns & Suites is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is one of seven brands within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group portfolio.

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