Park Inn by Radisson vs BW Premier Collection Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
BW Premier Collection Franchise
Investment $3,692,674 - $20,934,027N/A
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19862015
Year Franchised 20002015
Term Of Agreement 15 Year-
Term Of Agreement 15 Year-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
BW Premier Collection Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Park Inn by Radisson Franchise
BW Premier Collection 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
BW Premier Collection 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
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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

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
BW Premier Collection Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion YesYes

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 BW Premier Collection

"BW
Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel brand within the BWH Hotel Group global network. With 18 brands and approximately 4,700 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. Brands include Best Western, Best Western Plus, Best Western Premier®, Executive Residency by Best Western, Vīb®, GLō®, Aiden®, Sadie®, BW Premier Collection® and BW Signature Collection®. Through acquisition, WorldHotelsTM Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted collections are also offered. Completing the portfolio is SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, SureStay Collection® and SureStay Studio franchises.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 120-room BW Premier Collection hotel is $606,800 - $5,281,500, which includes $29,000 - $39,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 90-room BW Signature Collection hotel is $436,300 - $2,124,500, which includes $29,000 - $39,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.