Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise	AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Investment	$30,581,105 - $128,987,095	$3,700,000 - $4,700,000
Franchise Fee	$75,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	5%	4-5%
Advertising Fee	4%	-
Year Founded	1919	1989
Year Franchised	1965	1998
Term Of Agreement	10 years	15-20 years
Term Of Agreement	10 years	15-20 years
Renewal Fee	Same as initial fee	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise	AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience	-
Financing Options
	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise	AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	Yes/No
Equipment	No/Yes	Yes/No
Inventory	No/Yes	Yes/No
Receivables	No/Yes	Yes/No
Payroll	No/Yes	Yes/No
Training & Support
	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise	AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Training	On-The-Job Training Classroom Training	Regional workshops
Support	Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing	Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app	Co-op advertising, Regional advertising
Operations	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.	International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Expansion Plans
	Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise	AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

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.

Veteran Incentives  Varies

#132 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About AmeriHost Franchise Systems

No longer franchising; AmeriHost units are being converted to Baymont Inn & Suites.

Each AmeriHost Inn(R) lodging offers a luxury bundle not regularly found in other mid-estimated inns, for example, an indoor pool range with a whirlpool and yard; inside hall visitor room access for included security and accommodation; individual select whirlpool suites; meeting rooms; practice rooms; electronic entryway locks; complimentary extended mainland breakfast each morning; and a complimentary USA TODAY daily paper.

Amerihost Properties, Inc. at present claims or potentially oversees, in entire or partially, every AmeriHost Inn(R) inn open or under development today. "We know and comprehend the operations of the AmeriHost Inn(R) inns from a possession perspective. Truth be told, we comprehend the operations of our lodgings so well that we have made an establishment promoting effort in light of the motto 'Experience the distinction encounter makes!'"