AmeriHost Franchise Systems vs Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AmeriHost Franchise Systems vs Country Inns & Suites By Radisson including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Investment $3,700,000 - $4,700,000$1,916,178 - $9,472,795
Franchise Fee N/A$50,000
Royalty Fee 4-5%5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19891986
Year Franchised 19981987
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/No
Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
Inventory Yes/NoNo/No
Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
Payroll Yes/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Training Regional workshopsAdditional training available
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About AmeriHost Franchise Systems

No longer franchising; AmeriHost units are being converted to Baymont Inn & Suites.

Each AmeriHost Inn(R) lodging offers a luxury bundle not regularly found in other mid-estimated inns, for example, an indoor pool range with a whirlpool and yard; inside hall visitor room access for included security and accommodation; individual select whirlpool suites; meeting rooms; practice rooms; electronic entryway locks; complimentary extended mainland breakfast each morning; and a complimentary USA TODAY daily paper.

Amerihost Properties, Inc. at present claims or potentially oversees, in entire or partially, every AmeriHost Inn(R) inn open or under development today. "We know and comprehend the operations of the AmeriHost Inn(R) inns from a possession perspective. Truth be told, we comprehend the operations of our lodgings so well that we have made an establishment promoting effort in light of the motto 'Experience the distinction encounter makes!'"

About Country Inns & Suites By Radisson

Country Inns & Suites By Radisson is a leading mid-market brand known for providing a caring, consistent and comfortable hospitality experience, delivered with a touch of home. Country Inns & Suites By Radisson features traditional architecture and a transitional residential interior design with the brand's iconic plank lobby flooring and welcoming lobby with a fireplace. Each hotel offers free high-speed Internet*, a fitness center, a business center, and attractive comfortable furnishings that blend rich woods and natural earth tones. With more than 1,370 hotels in operation and under development in over 110 countries and territories worldwide, primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico, Country Inns & Suites is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is one of seven brands within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group portfolio.

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