Microtel Inns & Suites

Founded: 1987 Franchising since: 1988
As a part of U.S. Franchise Systems Inc., Microtel Inns & Suites offers more than 150 affordable locations across the country.

Offering free cable TV and mattresses approved by the American Chiropractic Association, Microtel's MicroSaver rooms start as low as $35 per night and have queen size beds and built-in furniture.

22 Sylvan Wy. Parsippany, New jersey 07054

Phone: (800)758-8999 Franchisee Association Franchise Advisory Council

Franchisor is a publicly-held company with 93 employee(s); 93 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	299	2	16	0
2008	284	1	13	0
2007	271	1	11	0
2006	252	1	10	0
2005	249	0	10	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $4.4M-7M Franchise fee: $40K+

Ongoing royalty fee: 5-6% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $500K-1.5M
Business Experience:

• General business experience

Operations

• 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training

• Available at headquarters: Varies
• At franchisee's location: Varies
• At regional locations : 2-3 days

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#160 (2009); #193 (2008); #195 (2007); #351 (2006); #265 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#125 (2009); #185 (2008); #155 (2007); #166 (2006); #182 (2005);