Embassy Suites Hotels vs Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Investment $17,910,500 - $85,492,500$46,649 - $7,727,647
Franchise Fee $75,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%$2/room/day
Advertising Fee 4%.25/room/day
Year Founded 19832008
Year Franchised 19842012
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 32-38 hours

    *5 days at corporate headquarters. *14 days at Hotel location *up to 14 days at each additional Hotel location
    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.

    		90% are owner/Operators. 10% are investors

    Expansion Plans
     
    Embassy Suites Hotels Franchise
    Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels

    By choosing Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels you take control of your branding! Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels offers a Membership Brand that you can be proud to be a part of. When you are a part of a the Membership Team you decide what happens to the brand. No Capital Crushing Franchise Mandates, Closter phobic Long Franchise Commitments, Extremely High Initial Payments, or Bottom-Dollar Busting Franchise Fee for each reservation that you work hard to bring in. Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone offers all that other brands have to offer without all the headache. Brand Support along with Sales and Marketing Support are things that we pride ourselves in.