Comfort Inn vs Scottish Inns Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Comfort Inn Franchise
Scottish Inns Franchise
Investment $307,125 - $9,243,275$133,600 - $2,602,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$6,000 - $16,000
Royalty Fee 5.65%3%
Advertising Fee 3.85%2.5%
Year Founded 1981-
Year Franchised 1981-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Comfort Inn Franchise
Scottish Inns Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Comfort Inn Franchise
Scottish Inns Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Comfort Inn Franchise
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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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Company Overviews

About Comfort Inn

The leading midscale, limited-service brand in the world.
The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel and begin operation of an 80-room COMFORT hotel franchise is between $307,125-$1,967,495. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 80-room COMFORT INN or COMFORT INN & SUITES hotel franchise is between $4,638,625-$8,393,895, and the total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 86-room COMFORT SUITES hotel franchise is between $5,119,845-$9,243,275. This includes the following fees that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates as follows: an affiliation fee of $500 per room for new franchises, $750 per room for transfers and renewals ($50,000 minimum for new franchises, $65,000 minimum for transfers and renewals); a property management system software license and systems training fee of between $10,750 and $14,750; and orientation and hospitality training fees of between $0 and $3,245 per person. These sums do not include the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes.

About Scottish Inns

The Scottish Inns name has provided travelers with a clean and consistent economy, limited service lodging option that they can identify with and "A Good Night's Sleep" since 1967.

 
Since that beginning, Scottish Inns and Scottish Inns & Suites have provided a great value in the franchise arena for owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and enjoy the opportunity of managing their own facilities and room rates.
 
As a franchisee of Hospitality International, Inc., you can expect no costly surprises and fair, consistent treatment and respect from your corporate franchise staff. You can also rely on personal and prompt common sense service while benefiting from the support and discounts available through our local, regional and national marketing campaigns.
 
With a Hospitality International franchise, you, the owner, can also get "A Good Night's Sleep".