Fairfield Inns vs AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Investment $8,491,200 - $22,730,300$2,000,000 - $20,000,000
Franchise Fee $50,000 - $60,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%3%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19871991
Year Franchised 19871992
Term Of Agreement -5/5/5/5 Years
Term Of Agreement -5/5/5/5 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Training -On-Site 3-5 Days
Support -Central Data Processing:

Central Purchasing:

Field Operation Evaluation:

Field Training:

Initial Store Opening:

Franchisee Newsletter:

Regional or National Meetings:

800 Telephone Hotline:

Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Fairfield Inns

Consistent, quality lodging at an affordable price.
Features include: - Spacious guest rooms
- Daily complimentary continental breakfast
- Swimming pool
- Future plans include a selection of Fairfield Inn & Suites properties offering exercise rooms and enhanced amenities.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical Fairfield by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $8,491,200 to $17,927,000 for an 80 to 110-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel and from $11,717,000 to $22,730,300 for a 120 to 150-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $130,800 to $205,300 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

About AFM Hospitality Corporation

AFM is dedicated to being the best in hospitality services, nationwide. Wherever possible, the services we provide have been centralized, allowing the company to capitalize on economies of scale. All brands receive full training, quality assurance and franchise service support provided by a team of industry experts. The growth strategy for the company has been developed by a team of professionals, each with a specific area of expertise in the hospitality trade.