Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites vs GrandStay Residential 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
GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
Investment $7,662,800 - $20,306,500$117,900 - $10,090,200
Franchise Fee $75,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 19832000
Year Franchised 19842000
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
GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hampton Inn/Hampton Inn & Suites Franchise
    GrandStay Residential Suites 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
    GrandStay Residential Suites 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
    GrandStay Residential Suites Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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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    #30 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #24 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About GrandStay Residential Suites

    "GrandStay
    GrandStay Hospitality, LLC offers a hotel franchise opportunity like no other hotel chain.  From franchise conversions to new builds, GrandStay franchisees are backed by a strong, growing lodging company with a unique, technology-driven marketing approach, flexible franchise options and collaborative, one-on-one support designed for success. Click here for our Franchise Brochure
    A careful review of the GrandStay Hospitality Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is the first step in the application process.  The next step is to complete a GrandStay Hospitality Application.  Once the Franchise Agreement and supporting paperwork are completed and returned with the initial fee, you will begin the GrandStay hotel construction program. We welcome you to join the GrandStay Family!


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new build GrandStay hotel, other than a GrandStay conference center property, is $5,038,400 to $10,090,200 and $124,900 to $1,021,200 for a conversion property.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new build GrandStay conference center is $306,400 to $2,300,200 and $117,900 to $541,200 for a conversion property. In all cases, this includes $35,000 that must be paid to the Franchisor.