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At a Glance
Products & Services: Upscale all-suite hotels
Number of Locations: 211
Total Investment: $24.52M - 34.35M
Founded: 1983
Began Franchising: 1984
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 137 | 2 | 5 | 67 |
| 2010 | 128 | 2 | 4 | 73 |
| 2009 | 122 | 2 | 4 | 72 |
| 2008 | 114 | 2 | 4 | 72 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $24,517,600 - $34,345,100
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 22 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At Memphis, TN, corporate office : 2 weeks.
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,