Starwood Hotels & Resorts vs Tru by Hilton Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Tru by Hilton Franchise
Investment $5,000,000$8,332,795 - $13,542,175
Franchise Fee N/A$75,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 1998-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Tru by Hilton Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Tru by Hilton Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Tru by Hilton Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Franchise
Tru by Hilton Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, along with an expanded partnership with Design Hotels™. The Company also boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®).

About Tru by Hilton

"Tru

You deserve Tru's best every day: a clean, comfortable place to stay and service with a smile. If it's not our best, please let us know. We promise to make it right or we'll cover your night.

#68 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not ranked in 2020.