Country Inns & Suites By Radisson vs Element Hotels Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Country Inns & Suites By Radisson vs Element Hotels 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
Element Hotels Franchise
Investment $1,916,178 - $9,472,795$10,972,610 - $30,445,500
Franchise Fee $50,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%5.5%
Advertising Fee 2.5%-
Year Founded 19861997
Year Franchised 19872017
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Element Hotels Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Country Inns & Suites By Radisson Franchise
Element Hotels 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
Element Hotels 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
Element Hotels Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
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 Element Hotels

"Element

Inspired by Westin, Element® is transforming the extended stay segment with bright, modern design, eco-conscious practices and an innovative guest experience that resonates with today’s traveler. From spacious guest rooms featuring fully equipped kitchens to spa-inspired bathrooms, guests have space to live their lives.
Element is a smarter, better place to stay.