Key West Inns vs Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Key West Inns 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
 
Key West Inns Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Investment $32,149 - $8,713,147$46,649 - $7,727,647
Franchise Fee $14,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 2%$2/room/day
Advertising Fee 2%.25/room/day
Year Founded 19892008
Year Franchised 19892012
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Key West Inns Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Key West Inns Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels 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
 
Key West Inns 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
 
Key West Inns Franchise
Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone Hotels Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Key West Inns

Key West Inns, Inc. is a hotel franchising company that borrows the looks and feel of South Florida in architectural style and appearance. All hotels feature the amenities that corporate travelers need while offering a relaxing atmosphere that will please families and senior travelers.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $3,4667,149 and $8,713,147 for a newly constructed hotel. This includes between $27,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Key West Lodging Facility franchised business is between $32,149 and $1,633,147 for the conversion of an existing hotel. This includes between $20,999 and $52,497 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).

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.