Studio 6 vs Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Studio 6 vs Microtel Inns & Suites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Studio 6 Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Investment	$206,850 - $9,621,350	$5,709,119 - $6,799,356
Franchise Fee	$20,000 - $30,000	$43,000
Royalty Fee	5%	6%
Advertising Fee	2%	2%
Year Founded	1998	1987
Year Franchised	1999	1988
Term Of Agreement	10-15 years	20 years
Term Of Agreement	10-15 years	20 years
Renewal Fee	50% of current franchise fee	50% of current franchise fee
Business Experience Requirements
	Studio 6 Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Experience	General business experience	General business experience
Financing Options
	Studio 6 Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	No/Yes
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/No
Equipment	No/Yes	No/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	No/Yes
Receivables	No/No	No/Yes
Payroll	No/No	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Studio 6 Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Training	On-The-Job Training: 25-30 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Annual convention	-
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations	Absentee Ownership Allowed	30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Expansion Plans
	Studio 6 Franchise	Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
US Expansion	-	-
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Studio 6

Extend Your Stay, Not Your Budget
 Studio 6 taps into the national recognition of Motel 6, while having developed a following all its own. 
Studio 6 properties feature fully furnished studios with low weekly rates and amenities for comfortable, restful extended stays. The properties are easy to operate and manage with favorable weekly pricing. Invest in one of the segment's fastest growing brands. Motel 6 introduced Studio 6 in 1998 as an extended-stay option for travelers.
Franchising since 1999, Studio 6 offers furnished studio rooms, complete with work areas and fully furnished kitchens. The company is based in Dallas.
 Franchise opportunities are available for: Seasoned quality-oriented developers or operators, and; Those new to the lodging industry.
Franchisee Benefits:
 * Complete prototype design
 * Architectural, construction and renovation support
 * Powerful marketing support and national advertising
 * Competitive franchise and royalty fees
 * Protected market territories
 * Personalized operational support
 * Initial training at our corporate headquarters
 * Ongoing training on the field and online
 * Adherence to fair franchising initiatives
 * One-stop shopping for all purchasing needs

Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Asia, Canada, Central America, Mexico and South America    

About Microtel Inns & Suites

BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE

Microtel by Wyndham® is a fast-growing, all-new construction hotel franchise brand in the Philippines and the U.S. Microtel by Wyndham’s proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance, and sustainable growth in the limited-service segment are what set it apart from the competition. With 300+ properties open and under construction worldwide, Microtel by Wyndham® is well positioned for continued growth.

Years of hotel management experience and innovative planning went into the development of the Microtel concept. Simply put, it involves offering the traveling public high quality product and service at value rates while keeping operating and development costs to a minimum. All Microtels are 100% new construction, thus assuring consistent expectation and experience.
Microtel® by Wyndham is an award-winning chain of more than 340 economy hotels located throughout North America, Mexico and the Philippines. Offering free cable TV and mattresses approved by the American Chiropractic Association, Microtel's MicroSaver rooms start as low as $35 per night and have queen size beds and built-in furniture.