Radisson
Hotels
Radisson
Hotels
About
Founded
1962
Franchising Since
1983 (35 Years)
Corporate Address
701 Carlson Pkwy., #200, MS 8254
Minnetonka, MN 55305
CEO
John Kidd
Parent Company
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$3,155,400 - $9,869,900
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$75,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
On-The-Job Training:
Varies
Classroom Training:
Varies
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Bio
The first Radisson Hotel, named after 17th-center French explorer Pierre-Esprit Radisson, was opened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1909. It was purchased in 1962 by Curt Carlson. Today the chain has locations in over 70 countries around the world. It remains a part of the Carlson hotel group, which also franchises Park Inn by Radisson, Park Plaza and Country Inns & Suites by Carlson.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $3,155,400
High - $9,869,900
Units
+3.2%+5 UNITS (1 Year)
-63.5%-280 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
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