Country Inns & Suites By Radisson vs Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Investment $1,916,178 - $9,472,795$5,709,119 - $6,799,356
Franchise Fee $50,000$43,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%2%
Year Founded 19861987
Year Franchised 19871988
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years
Renewal Fee -50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
    Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
    Training Additional training available-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, 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 advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 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)

    30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
    Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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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    About Microtel Inns & Suites

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    Microtel by Wyndham® is a fast-growing, all-new construction hotel franchise brand in the Philippines and the U.S. Microtel by Wyndham’s proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance, and sustainable growth in the limited-service segment are what set it apart from the competition. With 300+ properties open and under construction worldwide, Microtel by Wyndham® is well positioned for continued growth.

    At Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham, we are really dedicated as per the general inclination of our visitors and ensuring you have the most ideal experience. That is the reason we are pleased to be perceived as an industry pioneer in visitor fulfillment, positioning "Most elevated in Guest Satisfaction Among Economy/Budget Hotel Chains, 14 out of 15 Years" by the J.D. Control 2016 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study.
    Years of hotel management experience and innovative planning went into the development of the Microtel concept. Simply put, it involves offering the traveling public high quality product and service at value rates while keeping operating and development costs to a minimum. All Microtels are 100% new construction, thus assuring consistent expectation and experience.
    Microtel® by Wyndham is an award-winning chain of more than 340 economy hotels located throughout North America, Mexico and the Philippines. Offering free cable TV and mattresses approved by the American Chiropractic Association, Microtel's MicroSaver rooms start as low as $35 per night and have queen size beds and built-in furniture.

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