Homewood Suites by Hilton charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Homewood Suites by Hilton franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $1260/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Homewood Suites by Hilton has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Homewood Suites by Hilton franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

Homewood Suites by Hilton offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Homewood Suites by Hilton currently operates 511 locations (2024 FDD) (511 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 0.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Homewood Suites by Hilton is 0.2% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Homewood Suites by Hilton is 22 years (2024 FDD). Franchisees can renew 0 times for 0-year periods. The total potential term is 22 years.

Homewood Suites by Hilton's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).

No, Homewood Suites by Hilton's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2024 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Homewood Suites by Hilton provides 18 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2024 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Homewood Suites by Hilton does not provide site selection assistance (2024 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.