Comfort Inn vs WaterWalk Hotels and Apartments Franchise Comparison

The leading midscale, limited-service brand in the world.

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.

WaterWalk offers both well-appointed hotel suites and all-inclusive apartments. Stay a few days or settle in for a while.

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The total investment necessary to begin operation of a WaterWalk Property ranges from $19,960,000 to $25,430,000. This includes the initial fees owed to  WaterWalk varying from between $137,000 and $647,500 that must be paid to WaterWalk or its affiliates when the Property has no more than 153 units. If the Property will have more than 153 units, the payment to  WaterWalk and its affiliates and the total investment is increased by $375 per each additional unit.