Embassy Suites Hotels vs Vagabond Inns Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Investment $17,910,500 - $85,492,500$2,800,000 - $5,800,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%2.5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19831958
Year Franchised 19842000
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Vagabond Inns 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
    Vagabond Inns Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 32-38 hours-
    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 Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Vagabond Inns Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Vagabond Inns

    Golden Opportunity in the Golden State

    We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the advantages of becoming part of Vagabond Inn.
    Vagabond Inn offers 50 years of brand identity as well as industry leading technology that allows you to maximize your revenue.
    Based in Los Angeles, California, Vagabond Inn Corporation operates and provides franchise services to more than 40 hotels throughout the U.S. West Coast.
    Vagabond Inn is also an approved member of the Franchise Registry which provides improved financing for future and existing Vagabond Inn franchises.