Doubletree
Doubletree
9336 Civic Center Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
800#: (800) 286-0645
Tel: (310) 278-4321
Fax: (310) 205-7655
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.doubletreefranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Fortier, SVP Franchise Development
With a growing collection of upscale accommodations in more than 150 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations in the US, Canada and Latin America, DOUBLETREE features distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travelers. Today's DOUBLETREE is experiencing resurgence in growth and performance Approximately 35 hotels have joined the brand within the past 3 years. DOUBLETREE has set an objective of 200 full-service hotels by 2008.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1989
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 112
Company-Owned Units: 52
Total Units: 164
Distribution:
U.S. -- 161;
Canada -- 2;
International -- 1
-North America -- Operations in 37 States, 1 Province
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 24 in CA, 19 in FL, 10 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 3, 1, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 100 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 90-100 Rooms SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $Varies
Total Investment: $24.5-39MM
Average Total Investment: $31,750.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $60K/Rm.
Fees:
-Franchise: $75K Min.
-Average Franchise Fee: $75.0K
-Royalty: 4% Gross Rm. Rev
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 4% Gross Rm
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 22/10-20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2,332+
On-Going Support: a,b,C,c,D,d,E,G,H,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: General Manager Training prior to Certification for Opening.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Mexico, Latin America
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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