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| Brand | ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION Lodging Remove | Howard Johnson Lodging Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $188K – $11.8M | $350K – $11.9M |
Liquid capital | $40K – $445K | $130K – $196K |
Franchise fee | $45K | $35K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | FBottom Quintile |
Risk score | 35 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 0.0% | 11.9% |
SBA loans on record | 32 | 201 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 177 | 133 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 15 |
Renewal term (years) | N/A | N/A |
Initial training (hrs) | 87 | 75 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 100 | 97 |
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