Choice Hotels vs AmericInn Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
AmericInn Franchise
Investment $88,050 - $13,166,100$221,286 - $7,605,378
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $60,000$39,500
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee Varies3.25%
Year Founded 19391980
Year Franchised 19621984
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
AmericInn Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmericInn Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmericInn Franchise
    Training -� Ongoing individual management training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations � State of the art Electronic Reservation System and Internet bookings � Toll-free 1-800 reservation line � Operations consulting � Capital improvement reviews � Training guides � System-wide newsletters � Annual workshops
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAmericInn's marketing programs promote brand awareness and maximize revenue through national brand advertising, Website and Internet advertising, a frequent guest rewards program, media relations services and news releases, and sales assistance programs. Marketing Support � Support in finding and choosing your hotel location � Hotel design and construction support � On-site opening assistance � Integrated local, regional, and national marketing services � Guest relations assistance � National brand advertising (billboards, print, trade shows) � Website and internet advertising � Travel agent and GDS reservations � Frequent guest program � Chainwide directory � Media relations service � Graphic design service
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    AmericInn Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Choice Hotels

    A group of Southern motel owners got together in 1939 to discuss the state of the lodging industry, hoping to do something to change the negative opinion the public had about motels (FBI director J. Edgar Hoover had warned that motels were used as bases of operations by gangsters). owners set about to create a set of quality standards for motels and agreed to publish the names of establishments that complied with these standards. In 1940, the group officially named itself Quality Courts United Inc. In 1990, Quality became known as Choice Hotels International Inc. The hotels in the chain now include Sleep, Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Rodeway, Econo Lodge and Cambria.

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    #29 in Canada's Top franchises.


    About AmericInn

    Why Consider an AmericInn Hotel Franchise? If you want to own your own business and invest in a franchise with strong financial performance driven by high customer satisfaction, best in industry construction, and dedication to branding and marketing, an AmericInn hotel franchise is for you. The AmericInn Lodging System is one of the fastest growing mid-price, without food and beverage lodging chains in the nation with over 230 locations now open or under development. Consistent, quiet, and solid masonry construction, oversized guest rooms, excellent services, and first-rate amenities make AmericInn a favorite choice for both business and leisure travelers. A quality product combined with unparalleled franchise services makes an AmericInn franchise a sound investment.
    Invest in a Franchise that Invests in Your Success.
    AmericInn is dedicated to providing franchisees with the tools and support they need to maximize each property's success and return on investment. We offer individual management training, on-site opening assistance, ongoing operations consulting and training guides, custom design services, and product buying assistance.
    Join the AmericInn Family.
    Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have experience in the hotel industry. Some already own another business. Some are simply looking to invest in a franchise that will provide a needed service to their community.
    With our help, many qualified investors not only own one AmericInn, but develop multiple properties over time.

    Estimated total investment necessary to construct and begin operation of a typical 3-story, 75 room AmericInn facility will range from $5,238,234 to $7,605,378. Estimated total investment necessary to begin operation of a 100 room conversion Facility will range from $221,286 to $3,251,254. Land acquisition costs are not included in these ranges. These amounts include a range of $47,650 to $70,225 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.


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    #326 in Franchise 500 for 2020.