Hospitality vs Settle Inn Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hospitality Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Investment $133,600 - $2,602,000$2,763,290 - $3,687,220
Franchise Fee $5,000 - $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee $35/rm/night3%year 1, 3.5%thereafter
Advertising Fee -2.25%
Year Founded 19711992
Year Franchised 19821992
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hospitality Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Hospitality Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Hospitality Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Training Classroom Training: 10.5 hours Additional Training: At regional training seminars -
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations -
Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing -
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Hospitality Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion YesNo
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About Hospitality

Southern Scottish Inns Inc. and Red Carpet Inns Int'l. Inc. founded Hospitality Int'l. Inc. in 1982.

"Entrepreneur
#446 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Settle Inn

Since,1992, Settle Inn management has worked to establish a consistent and effective lodging system and grown to become a successful regional brand. Working with the AAFD in 2005, Settle Inn, LLC developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. Settle Inn is a hotel designed for hoteliers by hoteliers with a back-to-the-basics approach, and is based upon a quality physical product, great rooms and a great guest experience.
We offer our Owners a simple cost effective partnership with our 100% to commitment to their success including; 24/7 800 call center, 2-way reservations interface, 100% FREE PMS software, 24/7 tech support, 24/7 online booking engine at www.settleinn.com, proprietary & permanent sales and service training reinforced monthly for all system hotels, generous quarterly royalty fee discounts based upon service scores, experienced quality assurance staff, an exciting guest loyalty program and an overall approach to marketing that is fresh and fun. We currently offer two brand levels: Settle Inn and Settle Inn & Suites. Both brands target the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator - to grow with America's friendliest brand.