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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AmericInn vs Starwood Hotels & Resorts 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 | $5,000,000 |
Franchise Fee | $39,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 3.25% | - |
Year Founded | 1980 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1998 |
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 | - |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, along with an expanded partnership with Design Hotels™. The Company also boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®).