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Hotel & Motel Management's 2005 franchising-fees guide

Hotel & Motel Management, May 16, 2005

Hotel & Motel Management's 2005 Franchising-Fees Guide

Brand                           Parent company

America's Best Inn & Suites     US Franchise Systems
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     Vantage Hospitality Group
AmericInn                       AmericInn International LLC
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     Cendant Hotel Group
Baymont Inns & Suites           La Quinta Corp.
Best Western (1)                Best Western International
Budget Host Inns (1)            Budget Host International
Candlewood Suites               InterContinental Hotels Group
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    Woodfin Suite Hotels LLC
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   Choice Hotels International
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        Clubhouse LLC
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      Clubhouse LLC
ClubHouse Resort &              Clubhouse LLC
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     Choice Hotels International
Comfort Suites                  Choice Hotels International
Country Hearth Inn              Buckhead America
Country Inns & Suites           Carlson Cos.
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           Marriott International
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   InterContinental Hotels Group
Days Inns Worldwide             Cendant Hotel Group
Doubletree Hotels/              Hilton Hotels Corp.
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 Hospitality International
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        Choice Hotels International
Embassy Suites Hotels           Hilton Hotels Corp.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       Marriott International
GrandStay Residential Suites    GrandStay Hospitality LLC
GuestHouse International        ShoLodge
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        Hilton Hotels Corp.
Hawthorn Suites                 US Franchise Systems
Hilton Garden Inn               Hilton Hotels Corp.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         Hilton Hotels Corp.
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    InterContinental Hotels Group
Holiday Inn Express             InterContinental Hotels Group
Homewood Suites by Hilton       Hilton Hotels Corp.
Hotel Indigo                    InterContinental Hotels Group
Howard Johnson International    Cendant Hotel Group
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     InnSuites Hospitality Trust
InterContinental Hotels &       InterContinental Hotels Group
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    Jackson Hospitality Services
Knights Franchise Systems       Cendant Hotel Group
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    La Quinta Corp.
MainStay Suites                 Choice Hotels International
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       Marriott International
Master Hosts Inns               Hospitality International
Microtel Inns & Suites          US Franchise Systems
Motel 6                         Accor North America
Park Inn                        Carlson Cos.
Park Plaza                      Carlson Cos.
Passport Inn                    Hospitality International
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        Choice Hotels International
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       Carlson Cos.
  Worldwide
Ramada Worldwide                Cendant Hotel Group
Red Carpet Inn                  Hospitality International
Red Lion Hotels                 WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
Red Roof Inn                    Accor North America
Regent International Hotels     Carlson Cos.
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    Marriott International
Residence Inn by Marriott       Marriott International
Rodeway Inn                     Choice Hotels International
Scottish Inns                   Hospitality International
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          Choice Hotels International
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   Marriott International
Staybridge Suites               InterContinental Hotels Group
Studio 6                        Accor North America
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   Suburban Franchise Systems
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   Wyndham International
Super 8 Motels                  Cendant Hotel Group
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   Marriott International
Travelodge Hotels               Cendant Hotel Group
Vagabond Inn                    Vagabond Franchise System
Value Place                     Value Place LLC
Vista                           Advantis Hospitality
Wingate Inns International      Cendant Hotel Group
Woodfin Suite Hotels            Woodfin Suite Hotels LLC
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        Wyndham International

Brand                           Segment            Guestrooms

America's Best Inn & Suites     Economy            6,664
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     Economy            28,776
AmericInn                       Economy            10,270
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     Midscale w/o F&B   7,504 (2)
Baymont Inns & Suites           Midscale w/o F&B   7,941 (3)
Best Western (1)                Midscale w/F&B     309,869
Budget Host Inns (1)            Economy            5,760
Candlewood Suites               Midscale w/o F&B   12,407 (3)
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    Midscale           1,233
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   Midscale w/F&B     33,662 (3)
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        Midscale w/o F&B   100
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      Midscale w/o F&B   1,423
ClubHouse Resort &              Midscale w/o F&B   300
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     Midscale w/o F&B   150,193 (3)
Comfort Suites                  Midscale w/o F&B   31,845 (3)
Country Hearth Inn              Economy            4,080
Country Inns & Suites           Midscale w/o F&B   27,856
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           Upscale            94,003
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   Upscale            61,627 (3)
Days Inns Worldwide             Economy            154,117 (2)
Doubletree Hotels/              Upper-upscale      41,490
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 Economy            146
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        Economy            50,479 (3)
Embassy Suites Hotels           Upper-upscale      43,915
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       Midscale w/o F&B   48,710
GrandStay Residential Suites    Midscale w/o F&B   267
GuestHouse International        Economy            4,828
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        Midscale w/o F&B   130,713
Hawthorn Suites                 Upscale            9,624
Hilton Garden Inn               Upscale            30,326
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         Upper-upscale      90,899
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    Midscale w/F&B     278,787 (3)
Holiday Inn Express             Midscale w/o F&B   126,035 (3)
Homewood Suites by Hilton       Upscale            16,622
Hotel Indigo                    Upscale            140 (3)
Howard Johnson International    Midscale w/F&B     45,116 (2)
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     Midscale w/o F&B   1,717
InterContinental Hotels &       Luxury             44,516 (3)
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    Economy            638
Knights Franchise Systems       Economy            15,800 (2)
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    Midscale w/o F&B   10,910 (3)
MainStay Suites                 Midscale w/o F&B   2,150 (3)
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       Upper-upscale      179,159
Master Hosts Inns               Economy            580
Microtel Inns & Suites          Economy            18,849
Motel 6                         Economy            87,497
Park Inn                        Economy            10,071
Park Plaza                      Midscale w/F&B     7,288
Passport Inn                    Economy            480
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        Midscale w/F&B     98,431 (3)
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       Upscale            99,806
  Worldwide
Ramada Worldwide                Midscale w/F&B     119,464 (2)
Red Carpet Inn                  Economy            7,184
Red Lion Hotels                 Midscale w/F&B     11,446
Red Roof Inn                    Economy            37,896
Regent International Hotels     Upper-upscale      2,543
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    Upper-upscale      47,459
Residence Inn by Marriott       Upscale            55,059
Rodeway Inn                     Economy            10,139 (3)
Scottish Inns                   Economy            5,281
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          Midscale w/o F&B   25,015 (3)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   Upscale            14,550
Staybridge Suites               Upscale            9,189 (3)
Studio 6                        Economy            4,966
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   Economy            8,939
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   Upscale            3,351
Super 8 Motels                  Economy            126,153 (2)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   Midscale w/o F&B   11,710
Travelodge Hotels               Economy            40,143 (2)
Vagabond Inn                    Economy            3,160
Value Place                     Economy            315
Vista                           Varies             77
                                  Alliance LLC
Wingate Inns International      Midscale w/o F&B   12,944 (2)
Woodfin Suite Hotels            Upscale            1,096
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        Upscale            32,313

Brand                           Properties   Construction

America's Best Inn & Suites     92           $45,000
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     479          $30,000-$50,000
AmericInn                       194          NA
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     108 (2)      $29,425-$56,675
Baymont Inns & Suites           93 (3)       $42,000-$53,000
Best Western (1)                4,122        $65,000 w/FF&E
Budget Host Inns (1)            157          NA
Candlewood Suites               109 (3)      $38,000
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    10           $67,212-$87,000
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   226 (3)      $45,000-$70,000
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        1            $58,000-$93,000
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      11           $41,000-$73,000
ClubHouse Resort &              2            $58,000-$93,000
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     2,014 (3)    $32,000-$42,000
Comfort Suites                  402 (3)      $34,000-$45,000
Country Hearth Inn              68           $30,000-$45,000
Country Inns & Suites           349          $25,000-$35,000
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           656          NA
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   215 (3)      $75,000-$129,000
Days Inns Worldwide             1,874 (2)    $27,353-$54,303 new;
                                               $3,888-$5,468
                                               conversion
Doubletree Hotels/              157          NA
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 3            $17,500-$25,000
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        823 (3)      $20,000-$27,500
Embassy Suites Hotels           179          NA
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       523          NA
GrandStay Residential Suites    5            $63,000
GuestHouse International        66           NA
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        1,294        NA
Hawthorn Suites                 100          $70,000
Hilton Garden Inn               222          NA
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         234          NA
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    1,484 (3)    $51,000
Holiday Inn Express             1,512 (3)    $52,000
Homewood Suites by Hilton       149          NA
Hotel Indigo                    1 (3)        To be determined
Howard Johnson International    470 (2)      $28,513-$82,763 new;
                                               $3,653-$5,433
                                               conversion
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     11           NA
InterContinental Hotels &       132 (3)      $165,000-$250,000
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    14           $37,000
Knights Franchise Systems       208 (2)      $25,653-$49,473 new;
                                               $2,388-$3,958
                                               conversion
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    125 (3)      $45,000-$61,000
MainStay Suites                 27 (3)       $35,000-$60,000
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       490          NA
Master Hosts Inns               4            $25,000-$31,250
Microtel Inns & Suites          262          $35,000-$36,000
Motel 6                         849          $30,000-$36,000
Park Inn                        75           Varies
Park Plaza                      35           Varies
Passport Inn                    16           $17,500-$25,000
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        966 (3)      $30,000-$50,000
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       429          Depends on location
  Worldwide
Ramada Worldwide                1,004 (2)    $28,802-$82,803 new;
                                               $3,942-$5,473
                                               conversion
Red Carpet Inn                  129          $20,000-$31,000
Red Lion Hotels                 66           NA
Red Roof Inn                    346          $37,000-$42,000
Regent International Hotels     7            Depends on location
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    133          NA
Residence Inn by Marriott       463          NA
Rodeway Inn                     164 (3)      $20,000-$27,500
Scottish Inns                   131          $17,500-$25,000
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          325 (3)      $25,000-$37,500
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   125          NA
Staybridge Suites               79 (3)       $55,000
Studio 6                        40           $33,000-$39,000
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   67           $32,000
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   24           $87,000-$135,000
Super 8 Motels                  2,080 (2)    $26,330-$38,058 new;
                                               $4,880-$6,730
                                               conversion
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   115          NA
Travelodge Hotels               526 (2)      $27,013-$54,213 new;
                                               $3,653-$5,383
                                               conversion
Vagabond Inn                    40           NA
Value Place                     3            NA
Vista                           1            NA
Wingate Inns International      138 (2)      $58,095-$61,683
Woodfin Suite Hotels            8            $91,000-$120,967
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        103          $133,000-$233,000

Brand                           Initial fee **           Royalty
                                cost per room *

America's Best Inn & Suites     $10,000                  3%-5%
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     $6,000   $100/room       Average of
                                                           over 50
                                                           rooms
AmericInn                       $35,000                  5%
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     $35,000 minimum          4%-5%
Baymont Inns & Suites           $35,000                  4%
Best Western (1)                $42,250                  Annual dues
                                                           of for 100
                                                           rooms
Budget Host Inns (1)            $5,000                   $1,000   $75/
                                                           room/year
Candlewood Suites               $50,000 minimum          5%
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    $30,000 minimum          5%
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   $40,000 minimum          4.25%
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        $30,000 with discounts   3%-4%
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      $30,000 with discounts   3%-4%
ClubHouse Resort &              $30,000 with discounts   3%-4%
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     $50,000 minimum          5.25%
Comfort Suites                  $50,000 minimum          5.25%
Country Hearth Inn              $30,000                  4%
Country Inns & Suites           $40,000 minimum          4.5%
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           $50,000 minimum          5.5%
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   $40,000 minimum          5%
Days Inns Worldwide             $35,000 minimum          5%
Doubletree Hotels/              $75,000 minimum          4%
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 $6,000 new/              3% new;
                                  $3,250 conversion        $375/month
                                                           conversion
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        $25,000 minimum          4%
Embassy Suites Hotels           $100,000 minimum         4%
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       $40,000 minimum          4.5%
GrandStay Residential Suites    $35,000                  $3.75 per
                                                           occupied
                                                           room
GuestHouse International        $15,000 minimum          $1.25/room/day
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        $50,000 minimum          5%
Hawthorn Suites                 $40,000                  5%
Hilton Garden Inn               $60,000 minimum          5%
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         $85,000                  5%
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    $50,000 minimum          5%
Holiday Inn Express             $50,000 minimum          5%
Homewood Suites by Hilton       $60,000 minimum          4%
Hotel Indigo                    $60,000 minimum          5%
Howard Johnson International    $35,000 minimum          4%
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     $20,000                  3%
InterContinental Hotels &       $75,000 minimum          5%
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    $25,000                  3%
Knights Franchise Systems       $5,000 minimum           $20.80/room/
                                                           month
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    $40,000-$45,000          4%
MainStay Suites                 $30,000 minimum          4.5%
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       $10,000 minimum          Negotiated
Master Hosts Inns               $6,000 minimum           4%
Microtel Inns & Suites          $35,000                  4%-6%
Motel 6                         $25,000                  4%
Park Inn                        $25,000 minimum          4.5%
Park Plaza                      $40,000 minimum          5%
Passport Inn                    $6,000 new;              3% new;
                                  $3,250 conversion        $375/month/
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        $35,000 minimum          4%
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       $75,000 minimum (4)      $150,000
  Worldwide                                                minimum (4)
Ramada Worldwide                $35,000 minimum          4%
Red Carpet Inn                  $6,000                   3.5%
Red Lion Hotels                 $25,000 minimum          4%
Red Roof Inn                    $30,000                  4.5%
Regent International Hotels     $100,000 minimum         3%
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    $10,000 minimum          Negotiated
Residence Inn by Marriott       $50,000 minimum          5%
Rodeway Inn                     $25,000 minimum          3.5%
Scottish Inns                   $6,000                   3%
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          $40,000 minimum          4.5%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   $50,000 minimum          5%
Staybridge Suites               $50,000 minimum          5%
Studio 6                        $25,000                  5%
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   $30,000                  4%
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   $65,000-$125,000         5%
Super 8 Motels                  $24,000   $100/          5%
                                  room over 120
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   $40,000 minimum          5%
Travelodge Hotels               $35,000 minimum          4.5%
Vagabond Inn                    $11,500                  2%-2.5%
Value Place                     $31,500 minimum          5%
Vista                           $5,500   $75/room        $6-$10
                                                           over 60
Wingate Inns International      $35,000 minimum          4.5%
Woodfin Suite Hotels            $30,000 minimum          5%
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        $65,000-$225,000         5%

Brand                           Marketing       Reservations
                                                fee

America's Best Inn & Suites     2.5%            Included
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     $5/room/month   Included
                                  $10/room/
                                  month
AmericInn                       2%              NA
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     3.5%            Included
Baymont Inns & Suites           2.5%            2%
Best Western (1)                $28,653         $14,600
                                  $3,761 for      for 100 rooms
                                  100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (1)            $480/year       $12/room/year
Candlewood Suites               2.5%            NA
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    2.5%            Included
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   2%              1.25%
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        0               Varies
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      0               Varies
ClubHouse Resort &              0               Varies
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     2.1%            1.75%
Comfort Suites                  2.1%            1.75%
Country Hearth Inn              1.5%            1%
Country Inns & Suites           2.5%            1.25%
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           2%              1%
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   3%              NA
Days Inns Worldwide             3.8%            NA
Doubletree Hotels/              4%              Included
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 Included        Included
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        3.5%            Included
Embassy Suites Hotels           4%              Included
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       2.5%            1%
GrandStay Residential Suites    Included        7% w/5-day cap
GuestHouse International        30 cents/       8% voice, 5%
                                  room/day        electronic
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        4%              Included
Hawthorn Suites                 2.5%            Included
Hilton Garden Inn               4.3%            Included
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         4%              Included
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    2.5%            NA
Holiday Inn Express             3%              NA
Homewood Suites by Hilton       4%              Included
Hotel Indigo                    2.5%            NA
Howard Johnson International    2%              2.50%
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     1%              $7 per
                                                  reservation
InterContinental Hotels &       3%              NA
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    1%              NA
Knights Franchise Systems       Included        $1/voice
                                                  reservation
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    2.5%            2%
MainStay Suites                 2.5%            Included
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       3%              NA
Master Hosts Inns               2.5%            Included
Microtel Inns & Suites          2%-3.5%         Included
Motel 6                         3.5%            Included
Park Inn                        2%              1.25%
Park Plaza                      2%              1.50%
Passport Inn                    Included        Included
                                  25 rooms
                                  conversion
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        2.1%            1.75%
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       2% (4)          2%   $4.10/
  Worldwide                                     third-party
                                                  reservation (4)
Ramada Worldwide                4.5%            Included
Red Carpet Inn                  2.5%            Included
Red Lion Hotels                 4%              Included
Red Roof Inn                    4%              Included
Regent International Hotels     2%              2%
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    NA              NA
Residence Inn by Marriott       2.5%            Included
Rodeway Inn                     1.25%           1.25%
Scottish Inns                   2.5%            Included
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          2.1%            1.75%
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   2.5%            0.50%
Staybridge Suites               2.5%            NA
Studio 6                        2%              Included
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   1%              About $2,000/year
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   1.5%            $10.50/net
                                                  reservation
Super 8 Motels                  3%              Included
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   1.5%            1%
Travelodge Hotels               4% (5)          Included
Vagabond Inn                    2%-2.5%         None
Value Place                     0%              NA
Vista                           $3/room         Varies
Wingate Inns International      4%              Included
Woodfin Suite Hotels            2.5%            Included
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        2%              $8.65/net
                                                  reservation

Brand                           Financial         Minimum
                                fee               assistance

America's Best Inn & Suites     3rd-party         40
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     Yes               20
AmericInn                       Yes               42
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     Yes               NA
Baymont Inns & Suites           No                NA
Best Western (1)                No                NA
                                  for 100 rooms
Budget Host Inns (1)            No                No requirement
Candlewood Suites               NA                80
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    Negotiable        80
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   Varied            100
                                                    among lenders
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        No                60
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      No                60
ClubHouse Resort &              No                60
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     Varied            50
                                                    among lenders
Comfort Suites                  Varied            60
                                                    among lenders
Country Hearth Inn              No                30
Country Inns & Suites           No                Varies
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           No                80
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   NA                150
Days Inns Worldwide             Yes               NA
Doubletree Hotels/              No                100 for suites
  Suites/Resorts
Downtowner Inns                 No                No requirement
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        Varied            40
                                                    among lenders
Embassy Suites Hotels           Indirect          100
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       No                80
GrandStay Residential Suites    No                53
GuestHouse International        Negotiable        NA
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        No                52
Hawthorn Suites                 3rd-party         64
Hilton Garden Inn               Indirect          90
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         No                120
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    NA                100
Holiday Inn Express             NA                65
Homewood Suites by Hilton       Indirect          90
Hotel Indigo                    NA                100
Howard Johnson International    Yes               NA
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     No                NA
InterContinental Hotels &       NA                150
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    No                41
Knights Franchise Systems       Yes               NA
                                  booked by CRS
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    No                NA
MainStay Suites                 Varied            55
                                                    among lenders
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       No                NA
Master Hosts Inns               No                No requirement
Microtel Inns & Suites          3rd-party         50
Motel 6                         Varied            60
                                                    among lenders
Park Inn                        No                Varies
Park Plaza                      No                Varies
Passport Inn                    No                No requirement
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        Varied            Inn: 50;
                                                    among lenders
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       No                240
  Worldwide
Ramada Worldwide                Yes               NA
Red Carpet Inn                  No                No requirement
Red Lion Hotels                 No                100
Red Roof Inn                    Varied            60
                                                    among lenders
Regent International Hotels     No                60
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    No                NA
Residence Inn by Marriott       No                80
Rodeway Inn                     Varied            30
                                                    among lenders
Scottish Inns                   No                No requirement
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          Varied            70
                                                    among lenders
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   No                80
Staybridge Suites               NA                80
Studio 6                        Varied            82
                                                    among lenders
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   No                75
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   Negotiable        NA
Super 8 Motels                  Yes               NA
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   No                80
Travelodge Hotels               Yes               NA
Vagabond Inn                    No                NA
Value Place                     No                105
Vista                           NA                NA
Wingate Inns International      NA                Yes
Woodfin Suite Hotels            Negotiable        80
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        Negotiable        200

Brand                           Franchise           Telephone
                                # rooms             sales contact

America's Best Inn & Suites     Mike Muir           (404) 235-7472
Americas Best Value Inn (1)     Gene Kordoban       (800) 371-5833
AmericInn                       Jon D. Kennedy      (952) 294-5000
AmeriHost Franchise Systems     Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
Baymont Inns & Suites           Rajiv Trivedi       (214) 977-6753
Best Western (1)                Mark Williams       (602) 957-5577
Budget Host Inns (1)            Lisa Sawyer         (817) 861-6088
Candlewood Suites               Brown Kessler       (770) 604-2000
Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin    Mark Rousseau       (858) 794-2338
Clarion Hotels/Suites/Resorts   Ron Burgett         (800) 547-0007
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites        Donald W. Kelpin    (605) 361-4395
ClubHouse Inn/Inn & Suites      Donald W. Kelpin    (605) 361-4395
ClubHouse Resort &              Donald W. Kelpin    (605) 361-4395
  Conference Center
Comfort Inn                     David Pepper        (800) 547-0007
Comfort Suites                  David Pepper        (800) 547-0007
Country Hearth Inn              Jason Yarbrough     (770) 393-2662
Country Inns & Suites           John Sturgess       (763) 212-6615
  by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott           NA                  NA
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts   Brian Quinn         (770) 604-2000
Days Inns Worldwide             Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
Doubletree Hotels/              Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
  Suites/Resorts                properties
Downtowner Inns                 Amy Foy             (800) 892-8405
Econo Lodge/Inn & Suites        Ron Burgett         (800) 547-0007
Embassy Suites Hotels           Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
Fairfield Inn by Marriott       NA                  NA
GrandStay Residential Suites    Rodney Lindquist    (320) 202-7744
GuestHouse International        Jim Miller          (615) 264-8051
Hampton Inn/Inn & Suites        Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
Hawthorn Suites                 Chick Armstrong     (404) 235-5804
Hilton Garden Inn               Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
Hilton Hotels & Resorts         Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts    Brown Kessler       (770) 604-2000
Holiday Inn Express             Brown Kessler       (770) 604-2000
Homewood Suites by Hilton       Bill Fortier        (800) 286-0645
Hotel Indigo                    Brown Kessler       (770) 604-2000
Howard Johnson International    Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
InnSuites Hotels and Suites     James Wirth         (602) 944-1500
InterContinental Hotels &       Chris Pfohl         (770) 604-2000
  Resorts
Key West Inn                    Neal Jackson        (205) 868-1507
Knights Franchise Systems       Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
La Quinta Inns/Inns & Suites    Rajiv Trivedi       (214) 977-6753
MainStay Suites                 David Pepper        (800) 547-0007
Marriott Hotels & Resorts       NA                  NA
Master Hosts Inns               Amy Foy             (800) 892-8405
Microtel Inns & Suites          Mike Muir           (404) 235-7472
Motel 6                         Cynthia Gartman     (972) 360-2547
Park Inn                        John Sturgess       (763) 212-6615
Park Plaza                      Bill Sipple         (763) 212-5660
Passport Inn                    Amy Foy             800) 892-8405
Quality Inn/Inn & Suites        Ron Burgett         (800) 547-0007
                                  Suites: 60
Radisson Hotels & Resorts       Bill Sipple         (763) 212-5660
  Worldwide
Ramada Worldwide                Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
Red Carpet Inn                  Amy Foy             (800) 892-8405
Red Lion Hotels                 John Taffin         (509) 459-6100
Red Roof Inn                    Cynthia Gartman     (972) 360-2547
Regent International Hotels     Luis Acosta         (763) 212-1000
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts    NA                  NA
Residence Inn by Marriott       NA                  NA
Rodeway Inn                     Ron Burgett         (800) 547-0007
Scottish Inns                   Amy Foy             (800) 892-8405
Sleep Inn/Inn & Suites          David Pepper        (800) 547-0007
SpringHill Suites by Marriott   NA                  NA
Staybridge Suites               Brown Kessler       (770) 604-2000
Studio 6                        Cynthia Gartman     (972) 360-2547
Suburban Extended Stay Hotels   Jim Adams           (770) 331-3764
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham   Nicholas Bonrepos   (214) 863-1522
Super 8 Motels                  Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
TownePlace Suites by Marriott   NA                  NA
Travelodge Hotels               Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
Vagabond Inn                    Bruce Weitzman      (888) 269-3669
Value Place                     Becky Cornejo       (316) 630-5505
Vista                           Kelly Harvel        (615) 904-6133
Wingate Inns International      Tom Bernardo        (800) 758-8999
Woodfin Suite Hotels            Mark Rousseau       (858) 794-2338
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts        Nicholas Bonrepos   (214) 863-1522

Information in this survey was gathered from surveys faxed to
franchise and membership companies in March. Numbers are as of March 1
unless otherwise noted. Segments are listed according to Smith Travel
Research. NA: either not answered or not applicable. * Land not
included. ** Including application fee. *** Excluding Global
Distribution System fees. (1) Membership group. (2) As of Feb. 28.
(3) As of Dec. 31, 2004. (4) U.S. development only. (5) Plus 5 cents
to 10 cents per room per day.

The following companies were contacted but did not respond: Admiral
Benbow Inns of America, Hyatt Hotels Corp., Ashbury Suites & Inns,
Executive Inn Group, Internet Inns, National 9, Omni Hotels, Prime
Hotels & Resorts, Select Franchising, Shilo Inns and Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide.
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COPYRIGHT 2005 Gale Group

 

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