Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$7,662,800 - $20,306,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 4%4%
Year Founded 19191983
Year Franchised 19651984
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial feeSame as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training Classroom Training-
    Support Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

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    #101 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #132 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

    About Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites

    The first Hampton Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1984. Hampton Inn was the first mid-price national hotel chain to begin offering a free continental breakfast and free local phone calls. In 1995, the Hampton brand introduced Hampton Inn & Suites, which consisted of two-room suite hotel rooms with living rooms and kitchen areas.     In 1999, Hampton Inn was acquired by Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries.
    Hampton hotels offer a 100% guarantee. If guests are not completely happy with the clean rooms and friendly service, Hampton Hotels vows to refund the cost of the stay. Franchisees of Hampton Hotels will not only be aligning with a leading, emerging brand in the hotel industry, but also the parent company of Hilton Worldwide, which has a proven, dominant track record in the hotel industry. Franchisees have the peace of mind that many successful people will be behind them to support their business endeavors.

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    #19 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #30 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #24 in Franchise 500 for 2021.