2 2 International Franchising The opportunity to be part of a premium pan-european hostel brand offering affordable accommodation within a safe and stylish environment Opportunity Highlights is a successful operator of hostels and touristic apartments since it s first opening in London in 2012. In 2015 transitioned into a premium branded hostel group with a platform for growth. The Group now comprises 9 locations in Europe, 4 in UK, 1 in Prague, 2 in Barcelona, 1 in Madrid, 1 in Lisbon with 2.729 beds in total; 34 apartments in Madrid. A new site in Paris will open in 2019 with 238 new beds. Total beds 2,729 Total rooms 300 sqft of hostels 36,000 locations 9 With a very interesting national and international expansion plan, the team is actively seeking new sites for further expansion into key gateway European cities and the rest of the continents. has a unique product, a successful track record, a brand value, and a business model ready to be replicate with a very attractive profitability, few global competitors and a huge market opportunity.
1 Activation Plan for new Franchise hostels Counselling, Financing and Implementation Our team will help you at every moment during the implementation of your hostel and while applying the success formula of our brand. Application form You will receive all the information and together we will confirm if this business suits you. Project We will support you on analysing the location and to design your site based on a predetermined budget. Operation We will train and assign you a qualified mentor who shall guide and help you at any moment. If you want to receive more information regarding our franchise model, please fill in the form below. You ll receive more information within the next 24 hours.
Profile 1: Operator You run an existing hostel and you want to join
3 Success case: London Elephant & Castle An example of a maturing hostel site 6 months 2012 2013 2014 2015 Occupancy 48.3% 71.8% 74.1% 78.6% Room Revenues ( m) 0.1 1.8 2.2 2.4 Total Revenues ( m) 0.1 1.9 2.3 2.5 EBITDA ( m) (0.0) 0.5 1.0 1.1 EBITDA Margin 28.4% 42% 43% With a 5 years running business, we have become one of the most known and one of the most awarded hostels in the world. We have managed to change the hostel concept, and customers view on this kind of accommodation overturning existing perceptions of the hostel market and exceeding expectations. We are proud to have created a unique place which is more than a clean and a budget accommodation, but a starting point to enjoy and experience the city. In 2013, our first full year of operations, we were able to achieve the highest occupation rate in the sector. In 2014 we grew our revenues by 20% and in 2015 we kept growing at 8%. We ensures a good cruising speed the second year of operations. We have quickly become a leading player in the premium hostels market, now we aim to keep leading the market in our expansion phase into key gateway cities worldwide in the coming years. In May 2014, achieved an industry first when it became the only hostel group in the world to attain a successful listing on AIM, clearly demonstrating the financial sector s belief in this emerging market.