GUESTHOUSE vs Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Investment $118,000 - $1,918,500$46,649 - $7,727,647
Franchise Fee $15,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 3%year1, 3.5%thereafter$2/room/day
Advertising Fee 1.5%.25/room/day
Year Founded 19872008
Year Franchised 19872012
Term Of Agreement 10 years, 5 years thereafter10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years, 5 years thereafter10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Training -

*5 days at corporate headquarters. *14 days at Hotel location *up to 14 days at each additional Hotel location
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -90% are owner/Operators. 10% are investors

Expansion Plans
 
GUESTHOUSE Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

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.

About Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels

By choosing Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels you take control of your branding! Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels offers a Membership Brand that you can be proud to be a part of. When you are a part of a the Membership Team you decide what happens to the brand. No Capital Crushing Franchise Mandates, Closter phobic Long Franchise Commitments, Extremely High Initial Payments, or Bottom-Dollar Busting Franchise Fee for each reservation that you work hard to bring in. Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone offers all that other brands have to offer without all the headache. Brand Support along with Sales and Marketing Support are things that we pride ourselves in.