Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs HomeTowne Studios Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs HomeTowne Studios 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
HomeTowne Studios Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$345,500 - $1,238,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19832017
Year Franchised 19842017
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
HomeTowne Studios Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    HomeTowne Studios Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    HomeTowne Studios 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
    HomeTowne Studios Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 HomeTowne Studios

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    HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof is an extended stay hotel with flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rate options.
    • Fully Furnished Rooms
    • Kitchen
    • Full Sized Refrigerator
    • Microwave
    • 2-Burner Stove Top
    • Kitchen Table with Chairs
    • Weekly House Keeping
    • On-site Laundry
    • Free High-Speed WiFi
    • HD Flat Screen TV
    • Extended Cable Package
    • Free Domestic Phone Service
    • All Inclusive Pricing - No Utility Bills!
    • Rate Options: Daily, Weekly, Monthly

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof or a Home Town Inn lodging franchise for a 65-room conversion hotel ranges from $345,500 to $1,238,500. These amounts do not include the costs of land, original construction or acquisition, or ground or building lease rent for the hotel location but do include the approximately $56,500 to $62,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.