Clarion vs WoodSpring Suites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Clarion Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Investment $519,750 - $2,771,599$5,035,000 - $7,031,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4.25%5%
Advertising Fee 3.25%2.5%
Year Founded 19632003
Year Franchised 19872004
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Clarion Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Clarion 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

 
Clarion 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

 
Clarion Franchise
WoodSpring Suites Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Clarion

Choice hotel's full service brand.
The franchise offered is for the rights to own and/or operate a
CLARION HOTEL, CLARION INN, CLARION INN & SUITES, CLARION SUITES, or
CLARION RESORT ("CLARION”) hotel business or a CLARION POINTE ("CLARION
POINTE”) hotel business.

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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