SpringHill Suites vs Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of SpringHill Suites vs Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Investment $9,403,000 - $26,051,800$46,649 - $7,727,647
Franchise Fee $60,000 - $100,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -$2/room/day
Advertising Fee -.25/room/day
Year Founded 19982008
Year Franchised 19982012
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Training -

*5 days at corporate headquarters. *14 days at Hotel location *up to 14 days at each additional Hotel location
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -90% are owner/Operators. 10% are investors

Expansion Plans
 
SpringHill Suites Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About SpringHill Suites

Moderately priced, all-suite lodging brand Guest suites that are up to 25% larger than standard hotel rooms Features include: - Complimentary continental breakfast - Self-serve business center - Indoor pool - Whirlpool/spa (most locations) - High-speed internet access - Exercise room.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $9,403,000 to $20,678,400 for an 80 to 110-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel and from $13,266,100 to $26,051,800 for a 120 to 150-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $150,300 to $207,100 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

About Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels

By choosing Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels you take control of your branding! Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels offers a Membership Brand that you can be proud to be a part of. When you are a part of a the Membership Team you decide what happens to the brand. No Capital Crushing Franchise Mandates, Closter phobic Long Franchise Commitments, Extremely High Initial Payments, or Bottom-Dollar Busting Franchise Fee for each reservation that you work hard to bring in. Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone offers all that other brands have to offer without all the headache. Brand Support along with Sales and Marketing Support are things that we pride ourselves in.