SpringHill Suites vs Comfort Suites Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of SpringHill Suites vs Comfort Suites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
	
		Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
	
	
		
		
	
	
		| Investment | 
		$9,403,000 - $26,051,800 | $307,125 - $9,243,275 | 
	
	
		| Franchise Fee | 
		$60,000 - $100,000 | $50,000 | 
	
	
		| Royalty Fee | 
		- | 5.65% | 
	
	
		| Advertising Fee | 
		- | 3.85% | 
	
	
		| Year Founded | 
		1998 | - | 
	
	
		| Year Franchised | 
		1998 | - | 
	
	
		| Term Of Agreement | 
		- | 20 years | 
	
	
		| Term Of Agreement | 
		- | 20 years | 
	
	
		| Renewal Fee | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		 
		
		
		 
	
 Business Experience Requirements | 
	
	
		
		
	
	
		| Experience | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		
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		In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | 
	
	
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		| Start-up Costs | 
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		| Equipment | 
		-/- | -/- | 
	
	
		| Inventory | 
		-/- | -/- | 
	
	
		| Receivables | 
		-/- | -/- | 
	
	
		| Payroll | 
		-/- | -/- | 
	
	
		
 Training & Support | 
	
	
		
		
	
	
		| Training | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		| Support | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		| Marketing | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		| Operations | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		
 Expansion Plans | 
	
	
		
		
	
	
		| US Expansion | 
		- | - | 
	
	
		| Canada Expansion | 
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		| International Expansion | 
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Company Overviews
About SpringHill Suites
Moderately priced, all-suite lodging brand 
Guest suites that are up to 25% larger than standard hotel rooms
Features include:
  -  Complimentary continental breakfast
  -  Self-serve business center
  -  Indoor pool
  -  Whirlpool/spa (most locations)
  -  High-speed internet access
  -  Exercise room.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 
newly-constructed prototypical SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel, 
excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, 
tap, and impact fees), ranges from $9,403,000 to $20,678,400 for an 80 
to 110-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel and from $13,266,100 to
 $26,051,800 for a 120 to 150-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel.
 This includes approximately $150,300 to $207,100 that must be paid to 
the franchisor or an affiliate.
About Comfort Suites
Choice Hotel's premier midscale, limited service,
all-suites brand.
 
The total investment necessary to convert an existing hotel and begin
 operation of an 80-room COMFORT hotel franchise is between 
$307,125-$1,967,495. The total investment necessary to begin operation 
of a newly constructed 80-room COMFORT INN or COMFORT INN & SUITES 
hotel franchise is between $4,638,625-$8,393,895, and the total 
investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed 86-room 
COMFORT SUITES hotel franchise is between $5,119,845-$9,243,275. This 
includes the following fees that must be paid to the franchisor or its 
affiliates as follows: an affiliation fee of $500 per room for new 
franchises, $750 per room for transfers and renewals ($50,000 minimum 
for new franchises, $65,000 minimum for transfers and renewals); a property 
management system software license and systems training fee of between 
$10,750 and $14,750; and orientation and hospitality training fees of 
between $0 and $3,245 per person. These sums do not include the cost of 
purchasing or leasing land or any real estate taxes.