Fairfield Inns vs Mainstay Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Mainstay Suites Franchise
Investment $8,491,200 - $22,730,300$290,825 - $13,479,816
Franchise Fee $50,000 - $60,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 1987-
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Mainstay Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Mainstay Suites Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Mainstay Suites Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Mainstay Suites Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Fairfield Inns

Consistent, quality lodging at an affordable price.
Features include: - Spacious guest rooms
- Daily complimentary continental breakfast
- Swimming pool
- Future plans include a selection of Fairfield Inn & Suites properties offering exercise rooms and enhanced amenities.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed prototypical Fairfield by Marriott hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $8,491,200 to $17,927,000 for an 80 to 110-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel and from $11,717,000 to $22,730,300 for a 120 to 150-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel. This includes approximately $130,800 to $205,300 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

About Mainstay Suites

Strong brand for the strong midscale, extended-stay market.
MainStay Suites® is an all suites extended stay brand that helps guests maintain their lifestyle during time away from home. Designed with welcoming, residential style architecture, MainStay Suites hotels feature multiple suite types, regional exterior options and the amenities to help guests live like home.