Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Vagabond Inns Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Vagabond Inns 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
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$2,800,000 - $5,800,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%2.5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19831958
Year Franchised 19842000
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Vagabond Inns Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Vagabond Inns 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
    Vagabond Inns Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, 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 advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Vagabond Inns Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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 Vagabond Inns

    Golden Opportunity in the Golden State

    We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the advantages of becoming part of Vagabond Inn.
    Vagabond Inn offers 50 years of brand identity as well as industry leading technology that allows you to maximize your revenue.
    Based in Los Angeles, California, Vagabond Inn Corporation operates and provides franchise services to more than 40 hotels throughout the U.S. West Coast.
    Vagabond Inn is also an approved member of the Franchise Registry which provides improved financing for future and existing Vagabond Inn franchises.