Downtowner Inns vs EVEN Hotels Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	EVEN Hotels Franchise
Investment	$133,600 - $2,602,000	$16,697,959 - $24,459,635
Franchise Fee	$6,000 - $16,000	$75,000
Royalty Fee	3%	5%
Advertising Fee	2.5%	-
Year Founded	1982	2012
Year Franchised	1982	2014
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	EVEN Hotels Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	EVEN Hotels Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/Yes
Receivables	-/-	-/Yes
Payroll	-/-	-/Yes
Training & Support
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	EVEN Hotels Franchise
Training	-	On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies
Support	-	Ongoing Support Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
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.	Ad Templates National Media SEO Website development Loyalty program/app
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Downtowner Inns Franchise	EVEN Hotels Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

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 EVEN Hotels

• REST EASY: EVEN Hotels provides a signature sleep experience which includes Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattresses and colour LED mood lighting so guests can create a relaxing and calming environment to recharge and rejuvenate.
• KEEP ACTIVE: EVEN Hotels offers a variety of options for guests to stay active, physically or mentally with a best in class gym Active Studio and in-room fitness zone - whether guests have 15 minutes or an hour, EVEN Hotels provides multiple, easy access fitness options.
• EAT WELL: EVEN Hotels provides a variety of healthier to indulgent options for food and beverage to fuel up for day and options to unwind in the evening.
• ACCOMPLISH MORE: EVEN Hotels provides options to enable guests to maximize their productivity with an inviting public space or in the guestroom.