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Microtel Inns & Suites

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Background

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

Costs and Fees

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 and Support

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

Rankings

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);