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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Residence Inn vs Downtowner Inns including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | N/A | $133,600 - $2,602,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $6,000 - $16,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 3% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2.5% |
Year Founded | - | 1982 |
Year Franchised | - | 1982 |
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 | |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | Hospitality International's Marketing Team works in concert with the Franchise Development Team for the purpose of finding new resources to attract new guests and to retain the current guest base of our franchised locations. In addition, the two teams collaborate to discover creative and cost effective ways to promote Hospitality International's five brands to encourage brand recognition and loyalty. Increasing Reservations is a key component of the Marketing Department's responsibility. Therefore, Corporate Discount Programs, Advertising and E-commerce efforts all combine to support and enhance our Reservation Services. |
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Expansion Plans |
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Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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
Downtowner Inns and Downtowner Inns & Suites are generally limited service facilities in city centers or downtown locations that seek an economy level room rate.