Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Key West Inns Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Key West 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
Key West Inns Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$32,149 - $8,713,147
Franchise Fee $75,000$14,000
Royalty Fee 6%2%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 19831989
Year Franchised 19841989
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Same as initial fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Key West Inns Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Key West 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
    Key West 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
    Key West 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 Key West Inns

    Key West Inns, Inc. is a hotel franchising company that borrows the looks and feel of South Florida in architectural style and appearance. All hotels feature the amenities that corporate travelers need while offering a relaxing atmosphere that will please families and senior travelers.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $3,4667,149 and $8,713,147 for a newly constructed hotel. This includes between $27,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $32,149 and $1,633,147 for the conversion of an existing hotel. This includes between $20,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).