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Homewood Suites by Hilton
9336 Civic Center Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210


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Business Description

Launched in 1989, Homewood Suites by Hilton is the upscale extended stay brand for Hilton Hotels Corporation, a leading global hospitality company with more than 2,900 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 78 countries, including 105,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and most highly regarded hotel brands. The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable�. The philosophy is shared by all of the brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

156

79.6%
Company-Owned Units:4020.4%
 
Total Operating Units:
196
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:19298%In 42 States
Canada:42%In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
196
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas31
2. Florida16
3. California10

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K/Rm.
Cash Investment:$Varies
Total Investment:$10.6-15.6MM
Average Total Investment:$13100K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$60K Min.
Average Franchise Fee:$60K
On-Going Royalty:4% Gross Rm. Rev
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:4% GrRmRev
 
Average Number of Employees: 25 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 110,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:22 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10-20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 2332
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Memphis, TN2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Asia, All Countries
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