Hilton announced today that Hampton by Hilton retained the No. 1 spot in the Lodging category of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for the 16th consecutive year. This record-extending achievement reinforces the global powerhouse brand’s status as the most recognized and trusted hotel franchise in the industry.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Hilton announced today that Hampton by Hilton retained the No. 1 spot in the Lodging category of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for the 16th consecutive year. This record-extending achievement reinforces the global powerhouse brand’s status as the most recognized and trusted hotel franchise in the industry.
Remaining in the top 10, Hampton by Hilton is joined on the annual list by 11 of Hilton’s world-class brands comprising DoubleTree by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Spark by Hilton and Canopy by Hilton. The vast representation of Hilton brands in this year’s rankings underscores its leadership in franchising and innovation across the hospitality sector.
“The performance of Hilton’s world-class brands in this year’s Franchise 500 is a tremendous honor and a testament to the strength of our global portfolio,” said Chris Silcock, president, global brands and commercial services, Hilton. “This recognition highlights Hilton’s commitment to providing exceptional support for our franchise partners, delivering innovative experiences for our guests, and growing with our owners.”
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Hampton by Hilton: A Legacy of Category-Leading Performance
Hampton by Hilton, the industry’s leading upper-midscale hotel brand, is consistently recognized for its strong financial performance, global growth, and guest loyalty. As a guest favorite, Hampton sets the standard for its category and continues to raise the bar, earning more five-star reviews than any other hospitality brand in the world, across its more than 3,000 locations in 41 countries and territories worldwide. Hampton’s hallmark offerings, including complimentary hot breakfast featuring the Hampton Waffle, the signature sleep experience, and the 100% Hampton Guarantee™, make it the preferred choice for franchise owners and guests alike.
“Hampton by Hilton always pushes boundaries to deliver exceptional guest experiences that deliver premium RevPAR and market share performance,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, senior vice president and brand leader, Hampton by Hilton. “We are proud to partner with owners and developers who share our vision of maintaining Hampton’s position as the #1 hotel franchise for 16 consecutive years.”
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The latest ranking caps off a year of milestones and achievements for Hampton in 2024, encompassing the brand’s 40th anniversary, the opening of its 3,000th hotel and the groundbreaking entry into its fifth continent, Africa. Underscoring its reputation as a global powerhouse, Hampton by Hilton continues to provide notable achievements that emphasize the brand’s dedication to being an industry leader with more rooms than any other hotel brand, and with the largest global pipeline of any focused service brand.
Hilton Shines Across Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Franchise 500, now in its 46th year, is widely regarded as the definitive benchmark for evaluating franchise performance. Brands are ranked based on brand strength, size and growth, cost and fees and franchisee support. A record-setting 1,389 companies competed this year for recognition in what Entrepreneur Magazine considers still the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
The collective list of all 12 Hilton brands featured in the 2025 Franchise 500 includes:
- Hampton by Hilton (9th overall; 1st in Lodging)
- DoubleTree by Hilton (20th overall; 2nd in Lodging)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton (31st overall; 3rd in Lodging)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton (39th overall; 5th in Lodging)
- Hilton Garden Inn (50th overall; 6th in Lodging)
- Tapestry Collection by Hilton (60th overall; 7th in Lodging)
- Tru by Hilton (71st overall; 9th in Lodging)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton (76th overall; 10th in Lodging)
- Curio Collection by Hilton (96th overall; 11th in Lodging)
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts (171st overall; 14th in Lodging)
- Spark by Hilton (308th overall; 21st in Lodging)
- Canopy by Hilton (425th overall; 27th in Lodging)
To view Hilton in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January 2025 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands.
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