Country Inns & Suites by Carlson
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson
701 Carlson Pkwy., P. O. Box 59159
Minneapolis, MN 55459-8254
800#: (800) 336-3301
Tel: (763) 212-6615
Fax: (763) 212-3350
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.countryinns.com
Contact: Mr. John Sturgtess, VP Development
COUNTRY INNS & SUITES locations feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and decorative ceiling borders. Each hotel welcomes guests with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and elegant patterned fabrics. The brand is known for its consistently high-quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1987
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 338
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 344
Distribution:
U.S. -- 318;
Canada -- 12;
International -- 14
-North America -- Operations in 39 States, 7 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 38 in MN, 24 in WI, 24 in GA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 45
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 10 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 65,340 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $780K-1.45MM
Total Investment: $3.1-5.4MM
Average Total Investment: $4,250.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees:
-Franchise: $40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
-Royalty: 4.5%
-Average Royalty: 4.5%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/0
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 24
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation); 3 Days Opening On-Site; 3 Days New Franchisee.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, Asia, South and Central America
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