GUESTHOUSE vs Rodeway Inns Franchise Comparison

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.

You’re all about the basics and you want the same in a hotel brand. The easy to operate, iconic Rodeway Inn is familiar to most travelers for its emphasis on value.

The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel and begin operation of a 67-room Rodeway Inn hotel franchise is between $118,825-$572,495. This includes the following fees that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates as follows: an affiliation fee of $125 per room for new construction and $375 per room for transfers and renewals, $15,000 minimum; a property management system software license and systems training fee of between $5,250 and $9,250; and orientation and hospitality training fees of between $0 and $3,245 per person. These sums do not include the cost of any real estate taxes.