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At a Glance
Products & Services: Upscale mid-priced hotels
Number of Locations: 523
Total Investment: $11.35M - 20.68M
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 1996
Private Owned
About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn 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, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 470 | 20 | 9 | 24 |
| 2010 | 460 | 19 | 9 | 18 |
| 2009 | 423 | 18 | 10 | 16 |
| 2008 | 348 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $11,349,500 - $20,680,000
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days. Owner orientation in Beverly Hills, CA : 3 days.
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,