Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs Scottish Inns Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs vs Scottish Inns 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
Scottish Inns Franchise
Investment $22,843,700 - $79,169,000$133,600 - $2,602,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$6,000 - $16,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%
Advertising Fee 4%2.5%
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
Scottish Inns Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Doubletree Hotels, Suites, Resorts, Clubs Franchise
    Scottish Inns 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
    Scottish Inns 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/appHospitality International's Marketing Team works in concert with the Franchise Development Team for the purpose of finding new resources to attract new guests and to retain the current guest base of our franchised locations. In addition, the two teams collaborate to discover creative and cost effective ways to promote Hospitality International's five brands to encourage brand recognition and loyalty. Increasing Reservations is a key component of the Marketing Department's responsibility. Therefore, Corporate Discount Programs, Advertising and E-commerce efforts all combine to support and enhance our Reservation Services.
    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
    Scottish Inns Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Scottish Inns

    The Scottish Inns name has provided travelers with a clean and consistent economy, limited service lodging option that they can identify with and "A Good Night's Sleep" since 1967.

     
    Since that beginning, Scottish Inns and Scottish Inns & Suites have provided a great value in the franchise arena for owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and enjoy the opportunity of managing their own facilities and room rates.
     
    As a franchisee of Hospitality International, Inc., you can expect no costly surprises and fair, consistent treatment and respect from your corporate franchise staff. You can also rely on personal and prompt common sense service while benefiting from the support and discounts available through our local, regional and national marketing campaigns.
     
    With a Hospitality International franchise, you, the owner, can also get "A Good Night's Sleep".