Hilton Hotels & Resorts vs Atwell Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Atwell Suites Franchise
Investment $30,581,105 - $128,987,095$8,820,308 - $12,387,352
Franchise Fee $75,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%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
Atwell Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Atwell Suites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
    Atwell 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 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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise
    Atwell Suites Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 Atwell Suites

    Atwell Suites™ is a new upper-midscale, all-suites hotel brand that brings inspiration to every journey.


    The approximate total investment necessary to begin operation of a typical 96-room Atwell Suites hotel, excluding land costs and and other matters, ranges from $8,820,308 to $12,387,352 ($91,878 to $129,035 per guest room) or more, including between $132,710 to $157,895 or more that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.