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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs InterContinental Hotels Group including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $7,662,800 - $20,306,500 | $70,494,125 - $103,087,610 |
Franchise Fee | $75,000 | $75,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1952 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1954 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | Varies; avg. 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | Varies; avg. 10 years |
Renewal Fee | Same as initial fee | Varies |
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/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training Classroom Training |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | 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 slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
1% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |