Super 8
HotelsBackground
Founded: 1974 Franchising since: 1976
Super 8's name is derived from its original room rate--$8.88 per night--when the first location opened in 1974 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Since Super 8 began franchising in 1976, the motel chain has grown to more than 2,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Franchisor has 38 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
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
Super 8's name is derived from its original room rate--$8.88 per night--when the first location opened in 1974 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Since Super 8 began franchising in 1976, the motel chain has grown to more than 2,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Super 8's parent company, Wyndham Worldwide, also owns Travelodge Hotels, Days Inn Worldwide, Howard Johnson Int'l., Ramada Worldwide, Knights Franchise Systems, Wingate by Wyndham, Baymont Inns & Suites, Microtel Inns & Suites, Hawthorn Suites, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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22 Sylvan Wy. Parsippany, New jersey 07054 |
Phone: (800)758-8999 |
Franchisor has 38 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 1889 | 126 | 101 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1,899 | 121 | 75 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1,888 | 117 | 49 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,901 | 110 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1,969 | 105 | 8 | 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
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Total investment: $285.4K-5.3M Franchise fee: $24K+ |
Ongoing royalty fee: 5.5% Term of agreement: 20 years |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll | Yes | Yes |
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- General business experience
Operations
- 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 5 days
- At franchisee's location: 2 days
- Regional workshops; customized property training : 1-3 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- National media
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#17 (2009); #24 (2008); #20 (2007); #34 (2006); #24 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#16 (2009); #37 (2008); #25 (2007); #33 (2006); #31 (2005);
#17 (2009); #24 (2008); #20 (2007); #34 (2006); #24 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#16 (2009); #37 (2008); #25 (2007); #33 (2006); #31 (2005);