La Quinta vs Holiday Inn Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
La Quinta Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
Investment $3,822,657 - $12,901,630$8,993,365 - $20,018,168
Franchise Fee $55,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4-4.5%5-6%
Advertising Fee 4.5%-
Year Founded 19681990
Year Franchised 20011990
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
La Quinta Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    La Quinta Franchise
    Holiday Inn Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    La Quinta Franchise
    Holiday Inn Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: Classroom Training:
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    La Quinta Franchise
    Holiday Inn Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About La Quinta

    La Quinta is one of the fastest growing mid-scale hotels with properties across the US, Canada and Mexico. Our purpose is to provide a refreshing and engaging environment that builds long-lasting, valuable relationships with employees, guests, owners and partners. La Quinta is a proud participant in VetFran, and is honored to offer veterans of our armed forces great incentives and enhanced resources for becoming a part of the La Quinta family.
    Veteran Incentives: 50% off application/franchise fees; development incentive of up to $4,000/room

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a La Quinta Inn & Suites franchise for a 109-room new construction facility ranges from $10,348,042 to $12,901,630, including $71,050 to $91,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a La Quinta Inn & Suites franchise for a 100-room conversion facility ranges from $3,822,657 to $6,101,522 including $66,100 to $86,550 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. Land acquisition and site preparation costs are not included in these ranges.

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    #193 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #217 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About Holiday Inn

    Holiday Inn Express continues to Stay Smart by offering travelers competitive rates and convenient locations around the globe. The Holiday Inn Express prototype design allows for lower costs, lower overhead, and a more efficiently-staffed operation. Holiday Inn Express continues to set the pace in the mid-scale without food and beverage hotel category as the fastest-growing brand, opening on average two new hotels every week. Now, that is smart!

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    #53 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #36 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #57 in Franchise 500 for 2021.