Business Description

With over 500 hotels on six continents, Hilton continues to be an innovative leader in the full-service hospitality segment and the most recognized name in the industry. The brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, a leading global hospitality company with more than 2,900 hotels 500,000 rooms in more than 78 countries, including 105,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and most highly regarded hotel brands. The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all of the brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1919

Franchising Since:  1967

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	207	40.5%
Company-Owned Units:	304	59.5%
Total Operating Units:	511	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 235 46% In 41 States Canada: 17 3.3% In 4 Canadian Provinces International: 259 50.7% In 82 Foreign Countries   Total: 511 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	36
2. Florida	24
3. Texas	22

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$70K/Rm.
Cash Investment:	$Varies
Total Investment:	$33-57MM
Average Total Investment:	$45000K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$85K Min.
Average Franchise Fee:	$85K
On-Going Royalty:	5% Gross Rm. Rev
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	4% GrRmRev

Average Number of Employees: 150 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 135,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	22 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10-20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2332
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Dallas, TX	4 Days
2. Beverly Hills, CA	3 Days
3. Regional Office	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Asia, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Hilton.