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At a Glance
Products & Services: Hotels
Number of Locations: 433
Total Investment: $186.37K - 6.79M
Founded: 1939
Began Franchising: 1966
About Travelodge
Building contractor Scott King opened his first motel, King's Auto Court in 1935-- in time to welcome guests visiting San Diego's World's Fair. Over the next five years, he opened 24 more hotels around Southern California. The first one under the name Travelodge opened in 1940, and this became the name of Scott's company in 1946. Today Travelodge is part of the Wyndham Worldwide group of hotel chains.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 342 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 342 | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 347 | 94 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 365 | 98 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $186,370 - $6,788,300
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15-20 years
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15-20 years
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Race car sponsorship
Franchise Ranking History
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