Microtel Inns & Suites vs AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Investment $5,709,119 - $6,799,356$2,000,000 - $20,000,000
Franchise Fee $43,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee 2%4%
Year Founded 19871991
Year Franchised 19881992
Term Of Agreement 20 years5/5/5/5 Years
Term Of Agreement 20 years5/5/5/5 Years
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
    AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
    AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
    Training -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 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Microtel Inns & Suites Franchise
    AFM Hospitality Corporation Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Microtel Inns & Suites

    BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE

    Microtel by Wyndham® is a fast-growing, all-new construction hotel franchise brand in the Philippines and the U.S. Microtel by Wyndham’s proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance, and sustainable growth in the limited-service segment are what set it apart from the competition. With 300+ properties open and under construction worldwide, Microtel by Wyndham® is well positioned for continued growth.

    At Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham, we are really dedicated as per the general inclination of our visitors and ensuring you have the most ideal experience. That is the reason we are pleased to be perceived as an industry pioneer in visitor fulfillment, positioning "Most elevated in Guest Satisfaction Among Economy/Budget Hotel Chains, 14 out of 15 Years" by the J.D. Control 2016 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study.
    Years of hotel management experience and innovative planning went into the development of the Microtel concept. Simply put, it involves offering the traveling public high quality product and service at value rates while keeping operating and development costs to a minimum. All Microtels are 100% new construction, thus assuring consistent expectation and experience.
    Microtel® by Wyndham is an award-winning chain of more than 340 economy hotels located throughout North America, Mexico and the Philippines. Offering free cable TV and mattresses approved by the American Chiropractic Association, Microtel's MicroSaver rooms start as low as $35 per night and have queen size beds and built-in furniture.

    #302 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

     







    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.