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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AmericInn vs Residence Inn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $221,286 - $7,605,378 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $39,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 3.25% | - |
Year Founded | 1980 | - |
Year Franchised | 1984 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | 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 | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Designed as "home away from home" for travelers staying 5 or more nights - Residential atmosphere with spacious accommodations Features include: - Complimentary hot breakfast - Evening hospitality hour - Swimming pool - Sport Court - Personalized grocery shopping - Daily housekeeping - Guest suites with separate living and sleeping areas - Fully equipped kitchen - Work space with data ports and voicemail