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At a Glance
Products & Services: Upscale hotels & resorts
Number of Locations: 557
Total Investment: $56M - 97.12M
Founded: 1919
Began Franchising: 1965
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which currently has hotels in 84 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 187 | 11 | 35 | 324 |
| 2011 | 191 | 11 | 35 | 315 |
| 2010 | 194 | 11 | 33 | 299 |
| 2009 | 189 | 11 | 29 | 296 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $55,997,500 - $97,115,875
Franchise Fee: $85,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $85,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. At existing hotels; at regional office
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
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