Super 8

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.

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.

Address: 22 Sylvan Wy. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

Phone: (800)758-8999

Franchisor has 38 employee(s)

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	1,889	126	101	0
2008	1,899	121	75	0
2007	1,888	117	49	0
2006	1,901	110	23	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $285,445 - $5,396,983
Franchise fee: $24,000 - $26,500
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

• 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

Franchise 500® rank:
#36 (2010); #17 (2009); #24 (2008); #20 (2007); #34 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#30 (2010); #16 (2009); #37 (2008); #25 (2007); #33 (2006);