Aston Hotels and Resorts vs WoodSpring Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $500,000$5,035,000 - $7,031,000
Franchise Fee N/A$50,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded -2003
Year Franchised -2004
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: Upon request Classroom Training: Varies
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Aston Hotels and Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Aston Hotels and Resorts

Aston is a full-service, deluxe conference and resort hotel which focuses on the leisure and business traveler. Being well established in Hawaii and Asia Pacific, we are now quickly increasing our presence across Canada.


About WoodSpring Suites

WoodSpring® is the fastest growing brand in the economy extended stay segment.

Designed with purpose to offer exactly what the extended stay guest needs, we’ve stripped away the unnecessary extras and infused form, function and beauty into what’s left. The result for owners is a brand that’s tightly optimized to help enable profitability.
  • Cost-effective prototype, designed to be built in less than 12 months
  • Proven, lean operating model that enables maximum efficiency for owners
  • Proprietary vendor relationships and hands-on support enable expedited openings
  • Dedicated, extended stay national sales team

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