U S Franchise Systems, Inc.
U S Franchise Systems, Inc.
13 Corporate Sq., # 250
Atlanta, GA 30329
800#:
Tel: (404) 321-4045
Fax: (404) 321-4482
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.usfsi.com
Contact: Mr. Tim Muir,
Hotel franchisor of MICROTEL INNS & SUITES and HAWTHORN SUITES brands. MICROTEL -- all new construction, budget. HAWTHORN -- upper mid-priced all-suites brand. USFS is known as the "fair franchisor" with the most 2-sided agreement, lower than average fee structure, and no-hidden fees. Brands range from low-capital requirements (MICROTEL) to upper-middle (HAWTHORN).
Franchisor Background
Established: 1995
First Franchise: 1995
Franchise Units: 382
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 382
Distribution:
U.S. -- 368;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 13
-North America -- Operations in 49 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 10-25 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 45,000 SF; FS, Raw land for development
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $300K-1MM
Total Investment: $1.2-7MM
Average Total Investment: $4,100.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $35-40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $37.5K
-Royalty: 5-6%
-Average Royalty: 5.5%
-Advertising: 2.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 150
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3-4 Days Atlanta, GA; On-Site as Needed.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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