Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095
Franchise Fee $75,000
Royalty Fee 5%
Advertising Fee 4%
Year Founded 1919
Year Franchised 1965
Term Of Agreement 10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts 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 Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 150

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    US Expansion Yes
    Canada Expansion No
    International Expansion 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.

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