Studio 6 vs Canopy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Studio 6 Franchise
Canopy Franchise
Investment $206,850 - $9,621,350$44,872,050 - $114,186,475
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $30,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%4%
Year Founded 19982007
Year Franchised 19992007
Term Of Agreement 10-15 years-
Term Of Agreement 10-15 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Studio 6 Franchise
Canopy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Studio 6 Franchise
    Canopy 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Studio 6 Franchise
    Canopy 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 -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed -

    Expansion Plans
     
    Studio 6 Franchise
    Canopy Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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    

    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 general-manager training fee waived
                              
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    About Canopy

    "Canopy
    The Hilton Performance Advantage is an integrated system of innovative solutions and advanced technologies that work together to drive increased business and keep costs down, without compromising quality. Together, these seven services provide access to the latest tools, technologies, forward-thinking strategies, and the most influential people in the industry to create an unrivaled competitive advantage.

    #210 in Franchise 500 for 2021   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020