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At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels
Number of Locations: 347
Total Investment: $116.5K - 4.93M
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1991
Public Owned WYN - Wy
About Knights Inn
Knights Inn, a hotel chain with more than 230 locations in North America, was founded in 1972. The franchise, which is operated by Cendant Corp., provides limited-service, budget lodging to families, senior citizens, business travelers, truckers and other value-conscious travelers.Knights Inn looks for franchisees with hotel management or operation experience.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 327 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 320 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 299 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 278 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $116,500 - $4,930,160
Franchise Fee: $7,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $7,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 2 days. Regional workshops; property training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: National media,
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