Radisson vs Red Carpet Inn Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Radisson vs Red Carpet Inn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$13,942,060 - $65,080,705 | $133,600 - $2,602,000 |
Franchise Fee |
$75,000 | $6,000 - $16,000 |
Royalty Fee |
5% | 3% |
Advertising Fee |
2% | 2.5% |
Year Founded |
1962 | 1982 |
Year Franchised |
1983 | 1982 |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | - |
Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs |
No/No | -/- |
Equipment |
No/No | -/- |
Inventory |
No/No | -/- |
Receivables |
No/No | -/- |
Payroll |
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
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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 | 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.
Local Marketing efforts and Training opportunities are discussed in the Support & Benefits section of this site.
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Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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 Red Carpet Inn
The Red Carpet Inn brand has been a stable entity in the lodging
industry since 1968. Locations include limited and full-service
facilities in the economy to mid-level price ranges.
Since their inception,
Red Carpet Inn and
Red Carpet Inn & Suites have provided a great value in the franchise arena for owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and the opportunity
of managing their own facilities and room rates. They are easily able to
meet the requirements dictated by their local markets while maintaining
reasonable franchise standards and receiving the benefits of belonging
to a franchise system.
Services to our franchisees are designed to streamline and simplify the owner's efforts
in maintaining and marketing their investments. 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.