Motel 6
(Inactive)
4001 International Pkwy.
Carrollton, TX 75007
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(888) 842-2942
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(972) 360-2547
- (972) 360-5567 (Fax)
Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. The tagline “We’ll leave the light on for you®” has given the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 offers standard amenities like Wi-Fi Internet access, free local calls, free morning coffee and expanded cable channel line-up. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. Motel 6 is managed and operated by G6Hospitality LLC. For more information, visit www.motel6.com.
G6 Hospitality LLC owns, operates and franchises over 1,100 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the extended stay Studio 6 brand. Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas. For more information visit www.g6hospitality.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1962
Franchising Since: 1996
Operating Units
Franchised Units |
621 |
53.7% |
Company-Owned Units |
535 |
46.3% |
Total Operating Units |
1,156 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
USA |
833 |
98.2% |
In 49 States
|
Canada |
15 |
1.8% |
In 1 Provinces
|
International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
Total |
848 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Density |
Units |
California |
188 |
Texas |
137 |
Arizona |
48 |
Registered in the 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
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Support and Training
General Information
IFA Member |
Yes |
CFA Member |
Yes |
Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
Size of Corporate Staff |
450 |
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 |
No |
Additional Services: |
Online Extranet
|
Other Marketing Support |
Owner's Orientation, Marketing Handbook |
Ongoing Support
Central Data Processing |
Included |
Central Purchasing |
Yes, at additional cost |
Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
Field Training |
Yes, at additional cost |
Initial Store Opening |
Yes, at additional cost |
Inventory Control |
N/A |
Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
Manager Training Dallas, TX |
7 business Days |
Carrollton, TX for Owner's Orientation |
2 Days |
On-Site Opening Training; Computer Trainings |
1-3 Days; 2 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
Minimum Net Worth |
$1.5MM |
Cash Investment |
$100-500K |
Total Investment |
$1.9-2.3MM |
Average Total Investment |
$2.1MM |
Fees
Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
Average Franchise Fee |
$25K |
On-Going Royalty |
4% |
Average Royalty |
4% |
Advertising Fee |
3.50% |
Site Information and Requirements
Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2-4 |
Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
4-10 |
Space Needs (in square feet) |
1.5 Acres
|
Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building
|
Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Financial Net Worth |
4 |
General Business Experience |
4 |
Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
Formal Education |
1 |
Psychological Profile |
1 |
Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract |
N/A |
Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
55 |
USA |
Yes, All United States |
Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
Overseas |
No |
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