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Hilton Garden Inn

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Hilton Garden Inn system.

Hilton Garden Inn
9336 Civic Center Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
800#: (800) 286-0645
Tel: (310) 278-4321
Fax: (310) 205-7655
E-mail: bill_fortier@hilton.com
Web Site: www.hiltongardeninnfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Fortier, SVP Franchise Development


An upscale, mid-priced, focused-service hotel concept that delivers just what guests need and eliminates what they've said they don't use. It's a hotel that's value-engineered from the ground up and dedicated to guest comfort, providing the finest quality of essential services and amenities. HILTON GARDEN INN is redefining the upscale, mid-priced lodging category with aggressive expansion, and is the fastest-growing brand in the Hilton Hotel Family. Considering conversions with focus on urban locations.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1996
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 251
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 260

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 43 States, 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 27 in CA, 20 in FL, 16 in TX

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 35-50 FT, 10-15 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 90-250 Rooms SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $Varies
Total Investment: $8-14.3MM
Average Total Investment: $11150K
Minimum Net Worth: $40K/Rm.

Fees
>Franchise: $60K Min.
>Average Franchise Fee: $60K
>Royalty: 5% Gross Rm.
>Advertising: 4.3% Gr. Rm

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 22/10-20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2,332
On-Going Support: a,b,C,d,E,G,H,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days Owner Orientation, Beverly Hills, CA.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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