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Radisson Hotels Worldwide

P.O. Box 59159, Carlson Pkwy.
Minneapolis, MN 55459-8204
800#: (800) 333-3333
Tel: (612) 212-5526
Fax: (612) 212-3400
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.radisson.com
Contact: Mr. T. Peter Blyth, SVP Development


RADISSON HOTELS WORLDWIDE is a leader in the hotel industry which operates, manages and franchises nearly 400 up-scale hotels and resorts in 52 countries.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1962; First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 391
Company-Owned Units: 7
Total Units: 398
Distribution: U.S. -- 398; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 45 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 30 in CA, 35 in FL, 17 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR
Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , , (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States:
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 150,000 SF; Hotel (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50K
Total Investment: $22-44MM; Average Total Investment: $33000K
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Fees: Franchise: $50K; Average Franchise Fee: $50K
Royalty: 4%
Advertising: 3.75%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/0
Passive Ownership: NR
Encourage Conversions: NR
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: NR (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 72
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: GM Certification, Yes I Can Training.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: NR
Overseas: NR

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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