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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Days Inns Worldwide vs AmericInn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $231,156 - $5,794,510 | $221,286 - $7,605,378 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 - $38,000 | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5.5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3.8% | 3.25% |
Year Founded | 1970 | 1980 |
Year Franchised | 1972 | 1984 |
Term Of Agreement | 15-20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15-20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | Yes/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Regional workshops | � Ongoing individual management training |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | � 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, National media, Regional advertising | AmericInn'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 |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
Cecil B. Day opened his first lodging in Tybee Island, Georgia, in 1970. From that point forward, Days Inns Worldwide has developed into a system of about 2,000 diversified inns all through the U.S. what's more, around the world, including a few inns that offer free breakfast and permit pets in select rooms.
Days Inn Worldwide is a piece of the Wyndham Worldwide group of lodgings which additionally incorporates Baymont Inns and Suites, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson Int'l., Knights Franchise Systems, Microtel Inns and Suites, Ramada Worldwide, Super 8, Travelodge Hotels, Wingate by Wyndham, and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.