GUESTHOUSE vs Reverb hotel by Hard Rock 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.

Hard Rock Hotel Licensing, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of an upscale, select-service hotel that operates under the name “Reverb.”

If you purchase a single franchised Hotel, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Reverb franchise ranges from $15,445,000 to $37,020,000. This includes an amount ranging from $151,000 to $415,000 that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates.
If you purchase area development rights, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a Reverb franchise ranges from $15,445,000 to $37,020,000, plus an additional deposit fee that is calculated as: $50,000 for the 2nd Hotel you will develop under the area development agreement, plus $12,500 per Hotel for your 3rd and each additional Hotel you will commit to develop under the area development agreement. This includes an amount ranging from $151,000 to $415,000, plus the total amount of the deposit fee, that must be paid to the franchisor and their affiliates.