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At a Glance
Products & Services: Upscale extended-stay hotels
Number of Locations: 309
Total Investment: $10.67M - 18.91M
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 1988
Private Owned
About Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by 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, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 255 | 10 | 0 | 44 |
| 2010 | 244 | 9 | 0 | 45 |
| 2009 | 224 | 8 | 1 | 44 |
| 2008 | 189 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $10,673,500 - $18,909,000
Franchise Fee: $60,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $60,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At Memphis, TN, corporate office : 2 weeks.
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,