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Motel 6

14651 Dallas Pkwy., # 500
Dallas, TX 75240
800#: (888) 842-2942
Tel: (972) 702-6951
Fax: (972) 386-4107
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.motel6.com
Contact: Mr. Dean Savas, Vice President Franchise


Quality product, proven operational results, easy to operate. Many open motels available. Well-established brand. Part of Accor organization, largest owner/operator of economy lodging in the U.S.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1962; First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 134
Company-Owned Units: 722
Total Units: 856
Distribution: U.S. -- 856; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 48 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 172 in CA, 95 in TX, 44 AZ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 4, 1, 4, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 2-4 FT, 4-10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 69,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $100-500K
Total Investment: $1-3MM; Average Total Investment: $2000K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 4%
Advertising: 3.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10-15/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/2-5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 500
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1.5 Weeks Dallas, TX for Owners and Managers.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All U. S. - Emphasis on East
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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