Park Inn by Radisson vs Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Investment	$3,692,674 - $20,934,027	$5,709,119 - $6,799,356
Franchise Fee	$35,000	$43,000
Royalty Fee	4.5%	6%
Advertising Fee	2%	2%
Year Founded	1986	1987
Year Franchised	2000	1988
Term Of Agreement	15 Year	20 years
Term Of Agreement	15 Year	20 years
Renewal Fee	-	50% of current franchise fee
Business Experience Requirements
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Experience	-	General business experience
Financing Options
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	No/Yes
Start-up Costs	No/No	No/No
Equipment	No/No	No/Yes
Inventory	No/No	No/Yes
Receivables	No/No	No/Yes
Payroll	No/No	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Training	Pre-Opening assistance includes: consultation services; hotel operations assistance; purchasing programs; standards manuals; training programs Ongoing assistance includes: consultation services; purchasing, training and marketing programs; reservation system access; hotel inspections Revenue optimization tools Look To Book, an innovative, patented reward program for travel agents A dedicated brand sales team Social media expertise and support Strategic alliance with the world's leading business travel management company, CWT A dedicated field operations team Dedicated revenue specialists	-
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	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	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.	30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Expansion Plans
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	Yes	No
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Park Inn by Radisson

Park Inn® by Radisson is a colorful and dynamic, upper midscale hotel brand aimed at tech savvy, youthful travelers who know what they want from a hotel stay and also seek value for money. Accessible and inclusive, the brand is friendly, positive, vibrant and uncomplicated, providing both business and leisure travelers with the affordable hotel experience they desire. From functional rooms to flexible meeting spaces, the guest experience is designed to be totally reliable and hassle-free. Ideal for conversions and new builds, Park Inn by Radisson is an energetic hotel brand with unexpected touches of iconic contemporary design. The hotels can be found in capital cities and economic hubs-often close to city centers, airports and railway stations. Our initial fees are $350/room, $35,000 minimum

About Microtel Inns & Suites

BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE

Microtel by Wyndham® is a fast-growing, all-new construction hotel franchise brand in the Philippines and the U.S. Microtel by Wyndham’s proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance, and sustainable growth in the limited-service segment are what set it apart from the competition. With 300+ properties open and under construction worldwide, Microtel by Wyndham® is well positioned for continued growth.

Years of hotel management experience and innovative planning went into the development of the Microtel concept. Simply put, it involves offering the traveling public high quality product and service at value rates while keeping operating and development costs to a minimum. All Microtels are 100% new construction, thus assuring consistent expectation and experience.
Microtel® by Wyndham is an award-winning chain of more than 340 economy hotels located throughout North America, Mexico and the Philippines. Offering free cable TV and mattresses approved by the American Chiropractic Association, Microtel's MicroSaver rooms start as low as $35 per night and have queen size beds and built-in furniture.