Doubletree by Hilton Franchise Information

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Promoted Opportunities

#61

Initial Investment

LOW: $35,493,750

HIGH: $62,397,125

Change in Units

+9.1% +39 UNITS (1 Year)

+25.6% +95 UNITS (3 Years)

Company Profile

Founded

1969

Franchising Since

1989 (28 Years)

Corporate Address

7930 Jones Branch Dr., #1100 McLean, VA 22102

CEO

Christopher Nassetta

Parent Company

Hilton Worldwide

Ticker Symbol

HLT

About Doubletree by Hilton

The first Doubletree hotel opened in 1969 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Franchising began in 1989, and ten years later the company was acquired by Hilton Hotels Worldwide. At every Doubletree location, guests are given a warm chocolate chip and walnut cookie at check-in.

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$35,493,750 - $62,397,125

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$75,000 - $75,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Doubletree by Hilton has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Operations & Franchisor Support

Training Onsite: varies

Training at headquarters: varies

Additional Training: General manager training prior to certification for opening

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Internet

Security

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Slicks

National Media

Regional Media

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 100

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Updated: December 11th, 2016

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Change in Units

Company Profile

Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

CEO

Parent Company

Ticker Symbol

About Doubletree by Hilton

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Units (Locations)

Operations & Franchisor Support

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