Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Park Inn by Radisson vs Value Place including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$3,692,674 - $20,934,027 | $5,035,000 - $7,031,000 |
Franchise Fee |
$35,000 | $5,000 |
Royalty Fee |
4.5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee |
2% | - |
Year Founded |
1986 | 2003 |
Year Franchised |
2000 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement |
15 Year | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement |
15 Year | 20 years |
Renewal Fee |
- | 50% of current fran. fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs |
No/No | No/No |
Equipment |
No/No | No/No |
Inventory |
No/No | No/No |
Receivables |
No/No | No/No |
Payroll |
No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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 | - |
Marketing |
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. | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
Yes | - |
Canada Expansion |
Yes | No |
International Expansion |
Yes | No |
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