Radisson

Hotels

About

Founded

1962

Franchising Since

1983 (36 Years)

Corporate Address

701 Carlson Pkwy., #200, MS 8254
Minnetonka, MN 55305

CEO

John Kidd

Parent Company

Radisson Hotel Group

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$9,993,858 - $51,977,075

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$75,000 - $75,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

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 - $9,993,858 High - $51,977,075

Units

+1.2%+2 UNITS (1 Year) +10.9%+16 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
Expert Guidance

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