Downtowner Inns vs COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise
Investment	$133,600 - $2,602,000	$9,010,000 - $31,395,000
Franchise Fee	$6,000 - $16,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	3%	-
Advertising Fee	2.5%	-
Year Founded	1982	2020
Year Franchised	1982	2020
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/-
Equipment	-/-	-/-
Inventory	-/-	-/-
Receivables	-/-	-/-
Payroll	-/-	-/-
Training & Support
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise
Training	-	-
Support	-	-
Marketing	Hospitality International's Marketing Team works in concert with the Franchise Development Team for the purpose of finding new resources to attract new guests and to retain the current guest base of our franchised locations. In addition, the two teams collaborate to discover creative and cost effective ways to promote Hospitality International's five brands to encourage brand recognition and loyalty. Increasing Reservations is a key component of the Marketing Department's responsibility. Therefore, Corporate Discount Programs, Advertising and E-commerce efforts all combine to support and enhance our Reservation Services.	-
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	COMPASS by Margaritaville Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About Downtowner Inns

Downtowner Inns and Downtowner Inns & Suites are generally limited service facilities in city centers or downtown locations that seek an economy level room rate.

These locations are made visible to potential guests from around the globe who seek to find clean, comfortable lodging at a price that represents great value in the local market. Owners who seek to maximize the "bottom line" of their investments and maintain the ability to manage their own facilities and room rates have long chosen the Downtowner Inns brand. With Downtowner Inns, you can also rely on personal and prompt common sense service.

About COMPASS by Margaritaville

Brand-new in 2020, Compass Hotels by Margaritaville brings our signature island vibe to a whole new range of locations. Dropping anchor in up-and-coming neighborhoods, established vacation hotspots, college towns, coastal retreats, and bustling downtown centers - Compass is poised to deliver a tall, cold glass of chill to anyone who’s looking for a tropical-style escape. Discover a whole new latitude. Invest in a Compass.