Vagabond Inns vs Settle Inn Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Investment $2,800,000 - $5,800,000$2,763,290 - $3,687,220
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 2.5%3%year 1, 3.5%thereafter
Advertising Fee -2.25%
Year Founded 19581992
Year Franchised 20001992
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Vagabond Inns

Golden Opportunity in the Golden State

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the advantages of becoming part of Vagabond Inn.
Vagabond Inn offers 50 years of brand identity as well as industry leading technology that allows you to maximize your revenue.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Vagabond Inn Corporation operates and provides franchise services to more than 40 hotels throughout the U.S. West Coast.
Vagabond Inn is also an approved member of the Franchise Registry which provides improved financing for future and existing Vagabond Inn franchises.

About Settle Inn

Since,1992, Settle Inn management has worked to establish a consistent and effective lodging system and grown to become a successful regional brand. Working with the AAFD in 2005, Settle Inn, LLC developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. Settle Inn is a hotel designed for hoteliers by hoteliers with a back-to-the-basics approach, and is based upon a quality physical product, great rooms and a great guest experience.
We offer our Owners a simple cost effective partnership with our 100% to commitment to their success including; 24/7 800 call center, 2-way reservations interface, 100% FREE PMS software, 24/7 tech support, 24/7 online booking engine at www.settleinn.com, proprietary & permanent sales and service training reinforced monthly for all system hotels, generous quarterly royalty fee discounts based upon service scores, experienced quality assurance staff, an exciting guest loyalty program and an overall approach to marketing that is fresh and fun. We currently offer two brand levels: Settle Inn and Settle Inn & Suites. Both brands target the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator - to grow with America's friendliest brand.