Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Investment $22,843,700 - $79,169,000$7,662,800 - $20,306,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 4%4%
Year Founded 19691983
Year Franchised 19891984
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial feeSame as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Training General manager training prior to certification for opening On-The-Job Training Classroom Training -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 100

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs

    The first Doubletree hotel opened in 1969 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Franchising began in 1989, and ten years later the company was acquired by Hilton Hotels Worldwide

    With a quickly developing accumulation of contemporary, upscale facilities in more than 150 passage urban areas, metropolitan zones and excursion goals through the U.S., Canada and Latin America, Doubletree is a particularly composed arrangement of properties that gives genuine solace to today's business and relaxation explorers.

    From a large number of pleased inn visitors who are invited with the brand's amazing, warm chocolate chip treats at registration to the benefits of the honor winning Hilton HHonors visitor compensate program, Doubletree conveys a fantastic ordeal to its visitors wherever their ventures may take them.

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    #103 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #73 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites

    The first Hampton Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1984. Hampton Inn was the first mid-price national hotel chain to begin offering a free continental breakfast and free local phone calls. In 1995, the Hampton brand introduced Hampton Inn & Suites, which consisted of two-room suite hotel rooms with living rooms and kitchen areas.     In 1999, Hampton Inn was acquired by Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries.
    Hampton hotels offer a 100% guarantee. If guests are not completely happy with the clean rooms and friendly service, Hampton Hotels vows to refund the cost of the stay. Franchisees of Hampton Hotels will not only be aligning with a leading, emerging brand in the hotel industry, but also the parent company of Hilton Worldwide, which has a proven, dominant track record in the hotel industry. Franchisees have the peace of mind that many successful people will be behind them to support their business endeavors.

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    #19 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #30 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #24 in Franchise 500 for 2021.