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The AmericInn Lodging System is one of the fastest growing limited service lodging chains. The success and solid growth of the AmericInn Lodging System is due to its unique AmericInn SoundGuard construction, product and market niche. AmericInn competes across the mid-scale without food and beverage segments and is dedicated to the concept of providing the best lodging value for its guests. **AmericInn International, LLC, 250 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317; MNReg No.F-1492. This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus first filed with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. These franchises have been registered under the franchise investment law of the state of California. Such registration does not constitute approval, recommendation or endorsement by the commissioner of corporations nor a finding by the commissioner that the information provided herein is true, complete and not misleading.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 230 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 230 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 230 | | 100% | | In 24 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 230 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Iowa | 27 | | 2. Minnesota | 38 | | 3. Wisconsin | 45 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $1MM |
| Cash Investment: | $900K-1.5MM |
| Total Investment: | $5MM-10MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $7500K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Average Number of Employees: 20 Full-time, 9 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 70,000+
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 75 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | At Additional Cost |
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Training: |
| 1. Varies | 1 Week |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 |
| Formal Education: | 4 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | N/A |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 200
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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