Mainstay Suites vs WoodSpring Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mainstay Suites Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Investment $290,825 - $13,479,816$5,035,000 - $7,031,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2.5%2.5%
Year Founded -2003
Year Franchised -2004
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mainstay Suites Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Mainstay Suites Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Mainstay Suites Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: Upon request Classroom Training: Varies
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Mainstay Suites Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Mainstay Suites

Strong brand for the strong midscale, extended-stay market.
MainStay Suites® is an all suites extended stay brand that helps guests maintain their lifestyle during time away from home. Designed with welcoming, residential style architecture, MainStay Suites hotels feature multiple suite types, regional exterior options and the amenities to help guests live like home.

About WoodSpring Suites

WoodSpring® is the fastest growing brand in the economy extended stay segment.

Designed with purpose to offer exactly what the extended stay guest needs, we’ve stripped away the unnecessary extras and infused form, function and beauty into what’s left. The result for owners is a brand that’s tightly optimized to help enable profitability.
  • Cost-effective prototype, designed to be built in less than 12 months
  • Proven, lean operating model that enables maximum efficiency for owners
  • Proprietary vendor relationships and hands-on support enable expedited openings
  • Dedicated, extended stay national sales team

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