Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Suburban Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Suburban Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$149,175 - $8,513,044
Franchise Fee $75,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%4%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19831986
Year Franchised 19841989
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee$30K or $225/room


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Suburban Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Suburban Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Suburban Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Suburban Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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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    About Suburban

    Suburban Extended Stay Hotel is Choice Hotels International's economy brand in one of the most desirable hotel segments today-extended stay. Suburban provides a simple solution for longer-term housing that's as pleasant as it is affordable. Value-conscious guests looking to stay for a day, a week, a month or longer enjoy just the right hotel amenities including well-equipped kitchens in all the rooms, weekly housekeeping, guest laundry, free cable TV and high speed Internet service. The flexible floor plan concept allows for conversions, easily adopting local market-driven design, guest room mix and suitable extended stay guest room features, along with an optional fitness center, meeting space or swimming pool.

    In 2015, Suburban brand hotels received an average of 63.6% of gross room revenue through the Choice Hotels Central Reservations System (CRS) and other Choice Hotels marketing channels.

    Suburban Extended Stay Hotel franchise is supported by a nationwide team of Area Directors (AD's) who provide local market assessments, pricing and rate structure support, and operational training. Dedicated, Extended Stay sales training provides the skills necessary to compete effectively in the local market. This support makes sure your hotel adheres to the extended stay business model for optimal performance.