Vagabond Inns vs GUESTHOUSE Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Investment $2,800,000 - $5,800,000$118,000 - $1,918,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 2.5%3%year1, 3.5%thereafter
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19581987
Year Franchised 20001987
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years, 5 years thereafter
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
GUESTHOUSE 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
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Vagabond Inns Franchise
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Vagabond Inns

Golden Opportunity in the Golden State

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the advantages of becoming part of Vagabond Inn.
Vagabond Inn offers 50 years of brand identity as well as industry leading technology that allows you to maximize your revenue.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Vagabond Inn Corporation operates and provides franchise services to more than 40 hotels throughout the U.S. West Coast.
Vagabond Inn is also an approved member of the Franchise Registry which provides improved financing for future and existing Vagabond Inn franchises.

About GUESTHOUSE

GuestHouse International Inns Hotels and Suites evolved from the first GuestHouse Inn & Suites in Little Rock AR in 1987 to become a leading mid-market brand with 70+ properties across America and China. GuestHouse International's most popular standard amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, freshly baked Belgian waffles, 25" remote-controlled TV's with free sports, movie and all news channels, data ports, In-room coffeemakers, free parking, and high speed internet access. The GuestHouse International franchise support system is one of the best in the industry. Franchise Service Managers provide support from initial opening to front desk training to outside sales assistance. Our Brand Assurance team helps property managers maintain the highest possible standards to ensure guest satisfaction and increase success. InnLink Central Reservation Systems (located in GuestHouse Int'l corporate headquarters) delivers GDS, voice and branded reservation services at www.guesthouseintl.com. Guest House International franchise agreements reward success and a true working relationship between owner and franchisor. In December 2006, GuestHouse International was purchased by Settle Inn LLC. In 2005 Settle Inn LLC, working with the AAFD, developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. As with Settle Inn LLC, GuestHouse International is committed to delivering exceptional service to our franchisees.

The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel into a 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $118,000 to $1,918,500. This estimate includes $21,000 to $22,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
The total investment necessary for a newly constructed 70-room GuestHouse Extended Stay Hotel is $3,765,500 to $7,369,000, excluding the cost of purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes. This estimate includes $21,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.