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At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels
Number of Locations: 4,552
Total Investment: $5.14M - 93.86M
Founded: 1952
Began Franchising: 1954
About InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts started abroad as a subsidiary of Pan American Airlines, which sold the company in the 1980s. In 1988, the U.K.-based brewery Bass purchased Holiday Inn International, which was founded and began franchising in the 1950s. The company has since sold the brewery and franchises seven hotel brands across six continents. Their hotel brands are Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, and Staybridge Suites.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 3,158 | 161 | 1,223 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3,119 | 157 | 1,186 | 12 |
| 2010 | 3,175 | 155 | 1,157 | 16 |
| 2009 | 3,213 | 149 | 925 | 16 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $5,143,620 - $93,855,035
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years (average), renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years (average), renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: Varies. At franchisee's location: Varies.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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