Start a Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Franchise in 2024

2024 Franchise 500 Rank: #417 Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $16.7M - $77.8M

Units as of 2024: 407 0.0% over 3 years

Company Overview

About Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Industry	Lodging
Related Categories	Hotels & Motels
Founded	1983
Parent Company	IHG Hotels & Resorts
Leadership	Jolyon Bulley, CEO Americas
Corporate Address	Three Ravinia Dr., #100 Atlanta, GA 30346
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	1983 (41 years)
# of employees at HQ	1,711
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide.
# of Units	407 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$75,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$16,741,651 - $77,765,550
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	5%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	20 years (average)
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	Varies
Classroom Training	Varies
Ongoing Support	Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates National Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	No

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Franchise 500 Ranking History

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Additional Rankings

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Ranked #417 in 2024

Franchise 500

Ranked #147 in 2024

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Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Company Overview

About Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Business Overview

Information for Franchisees

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Financing Options

Training & Support Offered

Operations

Franchise 500 Ranking History

Additional Rankings

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