Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs GUESTHOUSE Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs GUESTHOUSE 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
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Investment $22,843,700 - $79,169,000$118,000 - $1,918,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%year1, 3.5%thereafter
Advertising Fee 4%1.5%
Year Founded 19691987
Year Franchised 19891987
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    GUESTHOUSE Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    GUESTHOUSE 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 Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 100

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    GUESTHOUSE Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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.

    "Entrepreneur

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



    About GUESTHOUSE

    GuestHouse International Inns Hotels and Suites evolved from the first GuestHouse Inn & Suites in Little Rock AR in 1987 to become a leading mid-market brand with 70+ properties across America and China. GuestHouse International's most popular standard amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, freshly baked Belgian waffles, 25" remote-controlled TV's with free sports, movie and all news channels, data ports, In-room coffeemakers, free parking, and high speed internet access. The GuestHouse International franchise support system is one of the best in the industry. Franchise Service Managers provide support from initial opening to front desk training to outside sales assistance. Our Brand Assurance team helps property managers maintain the highest possible standards to ensure guest satisfaction and increase success. InnLink Central Reservation Systems (located in GuestHouse Int'l corporate headquarters) delivers GDS, voice and branded reservation services at www.guesthouseintl.com. Guest House International franchise agreements reward success and a true working relationship between owner and franchisor. In December 2006, GuestHouse International was purchased by Settle Inn LLC. In 2005 Settle Inn LLC, working with the AAFD, developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. As with Settle Inn LLC, GuestHouse International is committed to delivering exceptional service to our franchisees.

    The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel into a 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $118,000 to $1,918,500. This estimate includes $21,000 to $22,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The total investment necessary for a newly constructed 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $3,765,500 to $7,369,000, excluding the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes. This estimate includes $21,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.