Radisson vs Candlewood Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Radisson Franchise
Candlewood Suites Franchise
Investment $13,942,060 - $65,080,705$7,807,040 - $10,716,900
Franchise Fee $75,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19621995
Year Franchised 19831996
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Radisson Franchise
Candlewood Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Radisson Franchise
Candlewood Suites Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support
 
Radisson Franchise
Candlewood 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
 On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings/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 slicks, National media, Regional advertising Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app
Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans
 
Radisson Franchise
Candlewood Suites Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Radisson

Radisson is one of the world's leading global hotel brands. It delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is characterized by its unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy. Radisson hotels are first-class, full-service hotels that offer a range of "World of Radisson" services and amenities that have been created specifically to be empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including its 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. Radisson is modern in outlook, socially responsible and service-driven. At its very heart, Radisson is a brand of true hoteliers who understand modern day travel, the complexities of life on the move and the solutions hotels must offer-no matter where in the world they may be. Radisson is committed to building meaningful, personal relationships and has a passion for Yes I Can! hospitality.
Radisson hotels are conveniently situated in major urban and suburban settings, in resort destinations, business districts and airport gateways.
Radisson can be found in the places guest need us the most - near airports, city centers and resorts. Current locations can be found in the Americas and Asia Pacific with plans in motion to expand even further throughout the world.
Tiered Branding
Radisson is a two-tiered brand offering a choice of an upper upscale hospitality experience at our Radisson Blu hotels or an upscale experience at our Radisson hotels. Radisson Blu flagship properties can be found globally in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.
Look for upscale Radisson hotels in major urban and suburban locations, as well as near airports and business districts around the world.
As of Year End 2018, Radisson has 217 hotels operating throughout the world with 38,940 rooms
and 104 hotels in the development pipeline with an additional 23,745 rooms.

Our initial Fee $500/room, $75,000 minimum



About Candlewood Suites

At Candlewood Suites® hotels we offer a more casual kind of longer stay, where you’ll always feel at home, at your best and really productive while on the road. All of our locations throughout the Americas are easily accessible and we’re always opening new hotels, so guests can book a spacious suite whenever and wherever it works for them.
Candlewood Suites gives you the amenities that make you feel at home. Fully-equipped suites, room to spread out, space to work and space to relax.