Travelodge

Founded: 1939 Franchising since: 1966

22 Sylvan Wy. Parsippany, New jersey 07054

Phone: (800)758-8999 Franchisee Association Travelodge/Thriftlodge Franchisee Advisory Assoc.

Franchisor is a publicly-held company with 19 employee(s)

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	365	98	1	0
2008	387	102	1	0
2007	391	104	1	0
2006	384	113	1	0
2005	402	119	2	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
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Mexico, South america

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $383K-6.3M Franchise fee: $36K+

Ongoing royalty fee: 4.5% Term of agreement: 15 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

• 25-35% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25
• 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
• 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 500® rank:
#138 (2009); #210 (2008); #197 (2007); #204 (2006); #174 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#107 (2009); #170 (2006); #139 (2005);