Park Inn by Radisson vs AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Investment $3,692,674 - $20,934,027$2,000,000 - $20,000,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%3%
Advertising Fee 2%4%
Year Founded 19861991
Year Franchised 20001992
Term Of Agreement 15 Year5/5/5/5 Years
Term Of Agreement 15 Year5/5/5/5 Years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation 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

 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation 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
On-Site 3-5 Days
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesCentral Data Processing:

Central Purchasing:

Field Operation Evaluation:

Field Training:

Initial Store Opening:

Franchisee Newsletter:

Regional or National Meetings:

800 Telephone Hotline:

Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans

 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation 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 AFM Hospitality Corporation

AFM is dedicated to being the best in hospitality services, nationwide. Wherever possible, the services we provide have been centralized, allowing the company to capitalize on economies of scale. All brands receive full training, quality assurance and franchise service support provided by a team of industry experts. The growth strategy for the company has been developed by a team of professionals, each with a specific area of expertise in the hospitality trade.