AmeriHost Franchise Systems vs Holiday Inn Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
Investment $3,700,000 - $4,700,000$8,993,365 - $20,018,168
Franchise Fee N/A$50,000
Royalty Fee 4-5%5-6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19891990
Year Franchised 19981990
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years-
Term Of Agreement 15-20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs Yes/No-/Yes
Equipment Yes/No-/Yes
Inventory Yes/No-/Yes
Receivables Yes/No-/Yes
Payroll Yes/No-/-

Training & Support

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
Training Regional workshopsOn-The-Job Training: Classroom Training:
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op advertising, 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.

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Expansion Plans

 
AmeriHost Franchise Systems Franchise
Holiday Inn Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
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 Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express continues to Stay Smart by offering travelers competitive rates and convenient locations around the globe. The Holiday Inn Express prototype design allows for lower costs, lower overhead, and a more efficiently-staffed operation. Holiday Inn Express continues to set the pace in the mid-scale without food and beverage hotel category as the fastest-growing brand, opening on average two new hotels every week. Now, that is smart!

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