Radisson vs Crowne Plaza Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Radisson Franchise
Crowne Plaza Franchise
Investment $13,942,060 - $65,080,705$35,380,430 - $70,256,900
Franchise Fee $75,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19621983
Year Franchised 19831983
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Radisson Franchise
Crowne Plaza Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Radisson Franchise
Crowne Plaza Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Radisson Franchise
Crowne Plaza 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-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates National Media SEO Loyalty program/app
Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans

 
Radisson Franchise
Crowne Plaza Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Radisson

Radisson is one of the world's leading global hotel brands. It delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is characterized by its unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy. Radisson hotels are first-class, full-service hotels that offer a range of "World of Radisson" services and amenities that have been created specifically to be empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including its 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. Radisson is modern in outlook, socially responsible and service-driven. At its very heart, Radisson is a brand of true hoteliers who understand modern day travel, the complexities of life on the move and the solutions hotels must offer-no matter where in the world they may be. Radisson is committed to building meaningful, personal relationships and has a passion for Yes I Can! hospitality.
Radisson hotels are conveniently situated in major urban and suburban settings, in resort destinations, business districts and airport gateways.
Radisson can be found in the places guest need us the most - near airports, city centers and resorts. Current locations can be found in the Americas and Asia Pacific with plans in motion to expand even further throughout the world.
Tiered Branding
Radisson is a two-tiered brand offering a choice of an upper upscale hospitality experience at our Radisson Blu hotels or an upscale experience at our Radisson hotels. Radisson Blu flagship properties can be found globally in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.
Look for upscale Radisson hotels in major urban and suburban locations, as well as near airports and business districts around the world.
As of Year End 2018, Radisson has 217 hotels operating throughout the world with 38,940 rooms
and 104 hotels in the development pipeline with an additional 23,745 rooms.

Our initial Fee $500/room, $75,000 minimum



About Crowne Plaza

 "Crowne
Work. Connect. Succeed.

When traveling, you need a partner that makes both work and relaxation easy. At Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, we focus on one thing and do it well: making your stay a success. With more than 400 properties worldwide, our premium accommodations, business-ready services and spaces, and fast and fresh meal options are designed to keep you productive, connected, rested, and restored during your stay. Whatever your business or personal needs, our expert staff is on it.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a typical 300-room Crowne Plaza or Crowne Plaza Suites hotel, excluding land costs and other matters, ranges from $35,380,430 to $60,089,100 ($117,935 to $200,297 per guest room) or more, including between $304,380 and $538,200 or more that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a typical 250-room Crowne Plaza Resort hotel, excluding land costs and other matters, ranges from $40,406,030 to $70,256,900 ($161,624 to $281,028 per guest room) or more, including between $252,380 and $456,200 or more that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.