InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
(Inactive)
3 Ravinia Dr., # 100
Atlanta, GA 30346-21
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(866) 933-8356
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(770) 604-2166
- (770) 604-2107 (Fax)
IHG is the world's largest hotel company by number of rooms. The company operates or franchises more than 4,500 hotels and 666,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries. IHG offers franchises with the following brands: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. Notes: Operating Units chart represents all IHG hotel brands. Geographic Distribution chart is as of March 31, 2009 and represents all IHG hotel brands. Fees listed are for a 100 room Holiday Inn; please contact IHG directly for fee information on our other brands, www.ihg.com/development. Financial requirements chart represents fees for a typical Holiday Inn brand hotel. Training chart represents all IHG hotel brands. Expansion Plans chart represents all IHG hotel brands.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1952
Franchising Since: 1954
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
3,831 |
99.7% |
| Company-Owned Units |
12 |
0.3% |
| Total Operating Units |
3,843 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
3,156 |
69.8% |
In 50 States
|
| Canada |
159 |
3.5% |
In 1 Provinces
|
| International |
1,205 |
26.7% |
In 1 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
4,520 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
1,000 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Atlanta, GA |
4-5 Days |
| Regional |
4-5 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
Varies |
| Total Investment |
$5-93.9 MM |
| Average Total Investment |
$24K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
Minimum $50K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$50K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
2.50% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
Varies per brand |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
Varies per brand
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
4 |
| Formal Education |
N/A |
| Psychological Profile |
N/A |
| Personal Interviews |
N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
Varies, Avg. 10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
N/A |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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