Cobblestone Inn and Suites vs NYLO Hotels Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cobblestone Inn and Suites Franchise
NYLO Hotels Franchise
Investment $64,799 - $8,738,497$10,880,000 - $14,800,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$60,000 - $69,600
Royalty Fee $3/room/day5%
Advertising Fee .25/room/day3.5%
Year Founded 2008-
Year Franchised 2012-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cobblestone Inn and Suites Franchise
NYLO Hotels Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Cobblestone Inn and Suites Franchise
NYLO Hotels Franchise
Training

*5 days at Headquarters *14 days at the Hotel location *up to 14 days at each new Hotel location

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Support --
Marketing --
Operations 90% are owner/Operators. 10% are investors Approx. 7 Full Time employees are necessary for each Hotel-

Expansion Plans
 
Cobblestone Inn and Suites Franchise
NYLO Hotels Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Cobblestone Inn and Suites

Cobblestone Inn and Suites are unique properties that offer superb curb appeal which gives our arriving guests a wonderful sense of arrival. These properties feature state of the art technology that allows for exceptional operation and marketing functionality. All guest rooms are enhanced with telecommunications and advanced business-oriented amenities such as high speed wireless internet access in all of the guest rooms and public spaces. Since our guest mix includes equal parts of leisure guests and business travelers, Cobblestone Inn and Suites helps our properties stay balanced seven days a week. Cobblestone is filling the lodging needs of many smaller communities by introducing our upper mid-scale all new build brands. This cohesive approach of community and entrepreneurship provides the catalyst for success for all shareholders. Cobblestone Inn and Suites' is "Paving the Future of Hotel Ownership"

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Cobblestone Inn and Suites franchised business is between $3,492,499 and $8,738,497 for a newly constructed hotel. This includes between $52,999 and $77,997 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Cobblestone Inn and Suites franchised business is between $64,799 and $1,658,797 for the conversion of an existing hotel. This includes between $52,999 and $77,997 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).



About NYLO Hotels

NYLO has set the goal of having 50 hotels open or under construction by end of 2012. This includes both NYLO and XP by NYLO hotels. NYLO's growth plan will be accomplished by pursuing two avenues simultaneously: 1. Corporate owned, developed and operated hotels, and 2. Franchise agreements with third party owners, developers and operators. As a core part of its business plan, NYLO made the strategic decision not to launch the franchising until it had developed, constructed and operated at least a few corporately owned hotels in order to fully understand the product from a developer's perspective. NYLO will continue to corporately develop, own and operated additional hotels going forward; however, franchising will play an increasingly significant role in the brand's growth. NYLO first made the brands available for franchising in February 2008 and has filed a franchise disclosure document (FDD) in 47 states and is therefore licensed to sell franchises in 47 states. NYLO offers developers and franchisees an innovative concept that is efficient to construct and the personal support of its experienced senior management team.