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 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson 701 Carlson Pkwy. MS 8205 Minnetonka, MN 55305 |
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Business Description
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson℠ is a highly successful mid-tier lodging chain offering excellent value at more than 458 locations with 36,626 guestrooms worldwide. The chain boats a 98-percent guest return rating! Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and furnishings, and each hotel welcomes guests with a sophisticated residential interior design including hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and decorative ceiling borders.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1987
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: varies Full-time, varies Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): varies
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson℠ is a highly successful mid-tier lodging chain offering excellent value at more than 458 locations with 36,626 guestrooms worldwide. The chain boats a 98-percent guest return rating! Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and furnishings, and each hotel welcomes guests with a sophisticated residential interior design including hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and decorative ceiling borders.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1987
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 449 | 98% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 9 | 2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 458 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Minnesota | 44 |
| 2. Georgia | 43 |
| 3. Wisconsin | 28 |
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $N/A |
| Cash Investment: | $varies |
| Total Investment: | $4.2m-6.5m |
| Average Total Investment: | $4500K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $45K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $45K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2.5% |
Space Needs (in square footage): varies
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | N/A Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 24 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation) | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 3 Days | ||||||||
| 3. New Franchisee | 3 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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