InterContinental Hotels Group
HotelsBackground
Founded: 1952 Franchising since: 1954
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.
Franchisor has 1800 employee(s); 100 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Oregon
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
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.
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3 Ravinia Dr., #100 Atlanta, Georgia 30346 |
Phone: (770)604-2000 |
Franchisor has 1800 employee(s); 100 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 3213 | 149 | 925 | 16 |
| 2008 | 2,674 | 135 | 689 | 16 |
| 2007 | 2,541 | 115 | 633 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2,398 | 112 | 598 | 25 |
| 2005 | 2,344 | 109 | 548 | 55 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Oregon
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: Varies Franchise fee: Varies |
Term of agreement: 10 years (average), renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Third-party financing source(s): FS Capital
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#5 (2009); #8 (2008); #12 (2007); #31 (2006); #21 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#22 (2009); #31 (2008); #71 (2007);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#5 (2009); #17 (2008); #9 (2007); #26 (2006); #20 (2005);
#5 (2009); #8 (2008); #12 (2007); #31 (2006); #21 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#22 (2009); #31 (2008); #71 (2007);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#5 (2009); #17 (2008); #9 (2007); #26 (2006); #20 (2005);