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Motel 6
4001 International Pkwy.
Carrollton, TX 75007
      Top100

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Business Description

Accor Hotels is one of the largest owner/operators of economy lodging in the United States. Accor North America is a division of Accor, with 168,000 people in 140 countries, employing approximately 690 people at the corporate offices including the call centers. Approximately 13,000 are employed at Motel 6 and Studio 6 combined.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1962

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

194

22.3%
Company-Owned Units:67577.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
869
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:85798.6%In 50 States
Canada:40.5%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:80.9%In 1 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
869
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Arizona48
2. California177
3. Texas122

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: $1.5MM
Cash Investment:$100-500K
Total Investment:$2.2-2.6MM
Average Total Investment:$2400K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:3.5%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2-4 Full-time, 4-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2.5 Acres

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15/20/10 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?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 690
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:Owner's Orientation, Manager's Orientation
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Dallas, TX for Owner's Orientation2 Days
2. Manager Training Dallas, TX1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 23

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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