36 Toronto St., # 750
Toronto, ON M5C 2C5 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (416) 361-1010
Fax: (416) 361-9050
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.ramada.ca
Contact: Mr. Timothy M. Whitehead, Vice President
Multi-tiered hotel franchise organization, with representation across Canada. 41 PLAZA INN and limited properties comprising good rooms nationwide. Franchise offers marketing, training, advertising, loyalty programs and site selection.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1992; |
First Franchise: |
1992 |
| Franchise Units: |
41 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
41 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 41;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in ON, 12 in BC, 4 in PQ
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8-10 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 1, 5, 1, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 0.4/Room; 80FT, 20PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$1-7MM |
|
| Total Investment: |
$2-20MM; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$1100K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$Varies |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$35K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$35K |
|
Royalty: |
3% |
|
Advertising: |
4% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5/5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/5 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
N/A (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: |
15 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3-5 Days On-Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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