18202 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391
800#:
Tel: (612) 476-9020
Fax: (612) 476-7601
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.americinn.com
Contact: Mr. Jon D Kennedy, VP Mktg./Franchise Develop.
AMERICINN is an up-scale, limited-service, value-oriented chain. Currently, AMERICINN has over 170 franchises and continues to grow. Typically, the motels are located along major highways in cities with populations of between 10,000 and 300,000. AMERICINN has been successful with both travelers and vacationers because of their up-scale amenities and economy rates.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1984; |
First Franchise: |
1984 |
| Franchise Units: |
166 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
4 |
| Total Units: |
170 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 170;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 17 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 64 in MN, 35 in WI,16 in IA
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 200 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 4, 4, 4,
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 20 FT, 9 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 60,000 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$25% Budget |
|
| Total Investment: |
$1.83MM; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$1830K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$1MM |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$30K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$30K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
2% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
20 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
N/A |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
50 |
| On-Going Support: |
a,b,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3 Different Properties, 1 Week at Each. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.