#391
At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels
Number of Locations: 418
Total Investment: $2.95M - 7.31M
Founded: 1962
Began Franchising: 1983
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 103 | 19 | 285 | 11 |
| 2010 | 121 | 22 | 276 | 11 |
| 2009 | 129 | 22 | 254 | 12 |
| 2008 | 146 | 21 | 217 | 22 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $2,953,730 - $7,308,730
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
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,