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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson

Country Inns & Suites by Carlson℠ is a highly successful mid-tier lodging chain offering excellent value at more than 492 locations with 39,421 guestrooms worldwide. Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and furnishings, and each hotel welcomes guests with a sophisticated residential interior design including hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and decorative ceiling borders.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1986

Franchising Since:

1987

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	338	98.3%
Company-Owned Units:	6	1.7%
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Total Operating Units:	344	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	307	89.2%	In 43 States
Canada:	14	4.1%	In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:	23	6.7%	In 6 Foreign Countries
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Total:	344	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Georgia	45
2. Minnesota	39
3. Illinois	30

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$N/A
Cash Investment:	$40K
Total Investment:	$4,200-6,500K
Average Total Investment:	$5350K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$45K
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	4.5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2.5%

Average Number of Employees:

varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

varies

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	300
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation)	1 Week
2. On-Site	3 Days
3. New Franchisee	3 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

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

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	N/A Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, Europe, Asia, South and Central America

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: