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The Hotel Brand Selection Checklist
A practical, owner-side checklist for choosing the right hotel brand and operating model — and spotting the contract clauses that quietly cost owners for years.
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What's inside
A practical playbook, not theory
- The 6 factors that actually decide brand fit (not just brand name)
- Franchise vs management vs independent — a side-by-side decision guide
- 12 contract red flags to negotiate before you sign
- The questions to ask every brand before shortlisting
Written for: Hotel owners & developers evaluating brands or operators
Written by
Rachit Goel
Hospitality Leader / Brand Search Specialist / Hotel Operations Expert
Founder of The Hotel Adviser and a hospitality leader with 25+ years of hands-on experience across Marriott, Radisson, Ramada and Taj — spanning pre-opening, operations, revenue management and food & beverage.