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At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels & motels
Number of Locations: 269
Total Investment: $133.6K - 2.6M
Founded: 1971
Began Franchising: 1977
About Hospitality Int'l. Inc.
Hospitality International represents five hotel brands: Red Carpet Inn, an economy to mid-level hotel chain started in 1968; Passport Inn, a budget and economy hotel chain with generally small properties; Scottish Inns, an economy, limited-service chain started in 1967; Master Hosts Inns, a mid- to upper-middle hotel chain with locations primarily in resort or destination areas; and Downtowner Inns, an economy to upper-economy hotel chain with locations primarily in city centers or downtown areas.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 266 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 268 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 267 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 275 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $133,600 - $2,602,000
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2.5-4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2.5-4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 days. At franchisee's location: 1-2 days. At regional training seminars : 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #192 (2009),
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