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Embassy Suites Hotels
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If you need a bed for the night, Hilton Hotels has a few hundred thousand of them. One of the largest hoteliers in the world, the company's lodging empire has hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries operating under such names as Doubletree, Embassy Suites, and Hampton, as well as its flagship Hilton brand. Many of its hotels serve the mid-market segment, though its Hilton and Conrad hotels offer full-service, upscale lodging. In addition, its Homewood Suites chain offers extended-stay services. The company franchises many of its hotels; it owns the Waldorf-Astoria and the New York Hilton. Private equity firm The Blackstone Group bought Hilton in 2007 for about $20 billion plus debt.
Embassy Suites Hotels
7930 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
800-286-0645
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1983 |
| Franchising since | 1983 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 135 | 7 | 69 |
| 2010 | 134 | 7 | 70 |
| 2009 | 124 | 6 | 72 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $24,517,600 - $34,345,100 |
| Franchise Fee | $75,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 3.5% - 5.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | Varies depending on financing secured |
| Liquid Capital | Varies depending on financing secured |
Franchisee Qualifications
Management experience
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Embassy Suites Hotels
7930 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
800-286-0645
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Hilton Hotels Corporation
If you need a bed for the night, Hilton Hotels has a few hundred thousand of them. One of the largest hoteliers in the world, the company's lodging empire has hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries operating under such names as Doubletree, Embassy Suites, and Hampton, as well as ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 105,000 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | 72.1% |
| Executives: | William Barron Hilton, ChairmanRobert M. La Forgia, EVP and CFOJames T. (Tim) Harvey, EVP Global Distribution Services and Shared Brand Services, and CIO |
| Rankings: | Forbes Largest Private Companies, 31 |
| Sales: | $8,162,000,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 84% |
| Net Income: | $572,000,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | 24.3% |
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| Industries: | Lodging |
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| Top Competitors: | Choice HotelsInterContinental HotelsMarriott |
Embassy Suites Hotels
7930 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
800-286-0645
