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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Vagabond Inns vs AmericInn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $2,800,000 - $5,800,000 | $221,286 - $7,605,378 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | 2.5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3.25% |
Year Founded | 1958 | 1980 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | � Ongoing individual management training |
Support | - | � State of the art Electronic Reservation System and Internet bookings � Toll-free 1-800 reservation line � Operations consulting � Capital improvement reviews � Training guides � System-wide newsletters � Annual workshops |
Marketing | - | AmericInn's marketing programs promote brand awareness and maximize revenue through national brand advertising, Website and Internet advertising, a frequent guest rewards program, media relations services and news releases, and sales assistance programs. Marketing Support � Support in finding and choosing your hotel location � Hotel design and construction support � On-site opening assistance � Integrated local, regional, and national marketing services � Guest relations assistance � National brand advertising (billboards, print, trade shows) � Website and internet advertising � Travel agent and GDS reservations � Frequent guest program � Chainwide directory � Media relations service � Graphic design service |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
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.