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Carlson Hotels Worldwide
701 Carlson Pkwy. MS 8205
Minnetonka, MN 55305


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Business Description

Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the world's major hotel companies, encompassing five brands and operating in more than 995 locations in 74 countries. Brands include: Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, and Park Inn Hotels. These operations include most of the major segments in the hotel industry, ranging from luxury to limited service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1938

Franchising Since:  1938

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

958

96.3%
Company-Owned Units:373.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
995
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:59259.5%In 43 States
Canada:393.9%In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:36436.6%In 72 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
995
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Minnesota51
2. Georgia43
3. Wisconsin39

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Cash Investment:$1-20MM
Total Investment:$3-100MM
Average Total Investment:$51500K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35K-75K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:4-5%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:2-2.5%
 
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, Varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15-20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:NR Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 0
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 
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
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
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. A hotel sitevaries
2. Minneapolis, MN5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All
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