Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Home2 Suites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs Home2 Suites 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
Home2 Suites Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$9,102,300 - $17,456,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 4%3.5%
Year Founded 19832008
Year Franchised 19842009
Term Of Agreement 20 years22 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years22 years
Renewal Fee Same as initial feeSame as initial fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
Home2 Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 1 hour Classroom Training: Varies
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 30

    Expansion Plans

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    Home2 Suites Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Home2 Suites

    Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest-growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room designs; laundry and fitness areas; complimentary WiFi; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business centers; expansive community spaces; and pet-friendly environments.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 107 suite Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel, excluding real property, is $9,111,295 to $17,474,775, including up to $236,995 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

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