Fairfield Inns vs Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Investment $8,491,200 - $22,730,300$10,175,000 - $115,680,000
Franchise Fee $50,000 - $60,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871985
Year Franchised 19872019
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Fairfield Inns Franchise
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts

"Margaritaville

Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of upscale, full-service hotel or resort establishments that provide lodging and food and beverage of a distinctive character and quality under the names Margaritaville Hotel, Margaritaville Resort, Margaritaville Beach Resort and Margaritaville Lake Resort.