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Country Inns & Suites by Carlsonâ„ 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
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 483 | | 98.2% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 9 | | 1.8% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 492 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 462 | | 93.9% | | In 42 States |
| Canada: | 14 | | 2.8% | | In 7 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 16 | | 3.3% | | In 7 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 492 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Georgia | 47 | | 2. Minnesota | 41 | | 3. Illinois | 31 |
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: | $Varies |
| Total Investment: | $4.2M - 6.54M |
| Average Total Investment: | $4500K |
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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? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 100 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| 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 |
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Training: |
| 1. Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation) | 1 Week | | 2. On-Site | 3 Days | | 3. New Franchisee | 3 Days |
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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: | 5 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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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: | 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: 40
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, Europe, Asia, South and Central America |
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