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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Aston Hotels and Resorts 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 | $250,000 - $500,000 |
Franchise Fee | $75,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 4% | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | - |
Year Franchised | 1984 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | Same as initial fee | - |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Aston is a full-service, deluxe conference and resort hotel which focuses on
the leisure and business traveler. Being well established in
Hawaii and Asia Pacific, we are now quickly increasing our presence
across Canada.