Choice Hotels vs Home2 Suites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Choice Hotels vs Home2 Suites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
Home2 Suites Franchise
Investment $88,050 - $13,166,100$9,102,300 - $17,456,500
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $60,000$75,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee Varies3.5%
Year Founded 19392008
Year Franchised 19622009
Term Of Agreement 20 years22 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years22 years
Renewal Fee -Same as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Choice Hotels Franchise
Home2 Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 1 hour Classroom Training: Varies
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing 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 slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 Number of Employees Required to Run: 30

    Expansion Plans
     
    Choice Hotels Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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.

    "Top     ""
    #29 in Canada's Top franchises.


    About Home2 Suites

    Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest-growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room designs; laundry and fitness areas; complimentary WiFi; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business centers; expansive community spaces; and pet-friendly environments.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 107 suite Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel, excluding real property, is $9,111,295 to $17,474,775, including up to $236,995 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

    Veteran Incentives  Varies
    "Entrepreneur
    #113 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #43 in Franchise 500 for 2021.