Super 8 vs Scottish Inns Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Super 8 vs Scottish Inns including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Super 8 Franchise	Scottish Inns Franchise
Investment	$233,200 - $4,834,492	$133,600 - $2,602,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $28,000	$6,000 - $16,000
Royalty Fee	5.5%	3%
Advertising Fee	3%	2.5%
Year Founded	1974	-
Year Franchised	1976	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Super 8 Franchise	Scottish Inns Franchise
Experience	Developer, owner, or real estate group with hospitality experience, credit and financial approval, and acceptable background check.	-
Financing Options
	Super 8 Franchise	Scottish Inns Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	Yes/No	-/-
Start-up Costs	Yes/No	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	Yes/Yes	-/-
Receivables	No/No	-/-
Payroll	No/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Super 8 Franchise	Scottish Inns Franchise
Training	A comprehensive suite of learning opportunities designed to help you run your business. Our hands-on curriculum includes: General Manager Orientation: Our GM orientation (Strategic Training for Exceptional Performance - S.T.E.P.) is a 5 day program which focuses on the brand tools and resources designed to optimize your business’s performance. We provide year round training to all owners and will tailor your training for your needs. On-The-Job Training: 3-4 days Classroom Training: 4 days Additional Training: Regional workshops; customized property training	-
Support	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform	-
Marketing	Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Hospitality International's Marketing Team works in concert with the Franchise Development Team for the purpose of finding new resources to attract new guests and to retain the current guest base of our franchised locations. In addition, the two teams collaborate to discover creative and cost effective ways to promote Hospitality International's five brands to encourage brand recognition and loyalty. Increasing Reservations is a key component of the Marketing Department's responsibility. Therefore, Corporate Discount Programs, Advertising and E-commerce efforts all combine to support and enhance our Reservation Services.
Operations	International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.	-
Expansion Plans
	Super 8 Franchise	Scottish Inns Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Super 8

Super 8's name is derived from its unique room rate- - $8.88 every night- - when the principal area opened in 1974 in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

About Scottish Inns

The Scottish Inns name has provided travelers with a clean and consistent economy, limited service lodging option that they can identify with and "A Good Night's Sleep" since 1967.

Since that beginning, Scottish Inns and Scottish Inns & Suites have provided a great value in the franchise arena for owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and enjoy the opportunity of managing their own facilities and room rates. As a franchisee of Hospitality International, Inc., you can expect no costly surprises and fair, consistent treatment and respect from your corporate franchise staff. You can also rely on personal and prompt common sense service while benefiting from the support and discounts available through our local, regional and national marketing campaigns. With a Hospitality International franchise, you, the owner, can also get "A Good Night's Sleep".