Marriott Hotels & Resorts vs WoodSpring Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Investment $74,082,490 - $176,017,490$5,035,000 - $7,031,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$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

 
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Marriott Hotels & 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

 
Marriott Hotels & 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

 
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Flagship brand of quality-tier, full-service hotels & resorts Provides consistent, dependable, and genuinely caring experiences to guests on their terms Features include: - Fully equipped fitness centers - Gift shops - Swimming pools - Concierge levels - Business centers - Meeting facilities - High-speed Internet access is available at many hotels

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly-constructed 300-guestroom Marriott Hotel, excluding the cost of real estate and related costs (building permit, tap, and impact fees), ranges from $74,082,490 to $117,152,490 and from $112,487,490 to $176,017,490 for a newly-constructed 300 guestroom JW Marriott Hotel. This includes approximately $419,000 to $491,000 for a 300 guestroom Marriott Hotel and $454,000 to $526,000 for a 300-guestroom JW Marriott Hotel that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

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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