Park Inn by Radisson vs Downtowner Inns Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Downtowner Inns Franchise
Investment	$3,692,674 - $20,934,027	$133,600 - $2,602,000
Franchise Fee	$35,000	$6,000 - $16,000
Royalty Fee	4.5%	3%
Advertising Fee	2%	2.5%
Year Founded	1986	1982
Year Franchised	2000	1982
Term Of Agreement	15 Year	-
Term Of Agreement	15 Year	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Downtowner Inns Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Downtowner Inns Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-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
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Downtowner Inns Franchise
Training	Pre-Opening assistance includes: consultation services; hotel operations assistance; purchasing programs; standards manuals; training programs Ongoing assistance includes: consultation services; purchasing, training and marketing programs; reservation system access; hotel inspections Revenue optimization tools Look To Book, an innovative, patented reward program for travel agents A dedicated brand sales team Social media expertise and support Strategic alliance with the world's leading business travel management company, CWT A dedicated field operations team Dedicated revenue specialists	-
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	Hospitality International's Marketing Team works in concert with the Franchise Development Team for the purpose of finding new resources to attract new guests and to retain the current guest base of our franchised locations. In addition, the two teams collaborate to discover creative and cost effective ways to promote Hospitality International's five brands to encourage brand recognition and loyalty. Increasing Reservations is a key component of the Marketing Department's responsibility. Therefore, Corporate Discount Programs, Advertising and E-commerce efforts all combine to support and enhance our Reservation Services.
Operations	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.	-
Expansion Plans
	Park Inn by Radisson Franchise	Downtowner Inns Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	Yes	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Park Inn by Radisson

Park Inn® by Radisson is a colorful and dynamic, upper midscale hotel brand aimed at tech savvy, youthful travelers who know what they want from a hotel stay and also seek value for money. Accessible and inclusive, the brand is friendly, positive, vibrant and uncomplicated, providing both business and leisure travelers with the affordable hotel experience they desire. From functional rooms to flexible meeting spaces, the guest experience is designed to be totally reliable and hassle-free. Ideal for conversions and new builds, Park Inn by Radisson is an energetic hotel brand with unexpected touches of iconic contemporary design. The hotels can be found in capital cities and economic hubs-often close to city centers, airports and railway stations. Our initial fees are $350/room, $35,000 minimum

About Downtowner Inns

Downtowner Inns and Downtowner Inns & Suites are generally limited service facilities in city centers or downtown locations that seek an economy level room rate.

These locations are made visible to potential guests from around the globe who seek to find clean, comfortable lodging at a price that represents great value in the local market. Owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and maintain the ability to manage their own facilities and room rates have long chosen the Downtowner Inns brand. With Downtowner Inns, you can also rely on personal and prompt common sense service.