Country Inns & Suites By Radisson vs Settle Inn Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Country Inns & Suites By Radisson vs Settle Inn 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
Settle Inn Franchise
Investment $1,916,178 - $9,472,795$2,763,290 - $3,687,220
Franchise Fee $50,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%year 1, 3.5%thereafter
Advertising Fee 2.5%2.25%
Year Founded 19861992
Year Franchised 19871992
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
Training Additional training available-
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 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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Settle Inn Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion YesNo
International Expansion YesNo

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 Settle Inn

Since,1992, Settle Inn management has worked to establish a consistent and effective lodging system and grown to become a successful regional brand. Working with the AAFD in 2005, Settle Inn, LLC developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. Settle Inn is a hotel designed for hoteliers by hoteliers with a back-to-the-basics approach, and is based upon a quality physical product, great rooms and a great guest experience.
We offer our Owners a simple cost effective partnership with our 100% to commitment to their success including; 24/7 800 call center, 2-way reservations interface, 100% FREE PMS software, 24/7 tech support, 24/7 online booking engine at www.settleinn.com, proprietary & permanent sales and service training reinforced monthly for all system hotels, generous quarterly royalty fee discounts based upon service scores, experienced quality assurance staff, an exciting guest loyalty program and an overall approach to marketing that is fresh and fun. We currently offer two brand levels: Settle Inn and Settle Inn & Suites. Both brands target the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator - to grow with America's friendliest brand.