Hilton Garden Inn
7930 Jones Branch Dr.
mcLean, VA 22102
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(800) 286-0645
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(703) 883-1000
- (703) 442-3110 (Fax)
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road - from complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms and PrinterOn remote printing to the hotel's complimentary 24-hour business center to the Garden Sleep System bed. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well, work smart and treat themselves while away from home. Hilton Garden Inn is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, the leading global hospitality company with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1996
Franchising Since: 1996
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
440 |
97.1% |
| Company-Owned Units |
13 |
2.9% |
| Total Operating Units |
453 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
392 |
92.9% |
In 44 States
|
| Canada |
17 |
4.0% |
In 4 Provinces
|
| International |
13 |
3.1% |
In 3 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
422 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
36 |
| Texas |
35 |
| Florida |
34 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
2,332 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Central Purchasing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| Owner Orientation, Beverly Hills, CA |
3 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$50K/Rm. |
| Cash Investment |
$60K |
| Total Investment |
$11.2-20.1MM |
| Average Total Investment |
$10.1MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$60K Min. |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$60K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% Gross Rm. |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
4.3% Gross Rm |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
35-50 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
10-15 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
90-250 Rooms
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
5 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
22 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10-20 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
N/A |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Asia, All Countries |
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