Radisson Hotels & Resorts

  • Radisson Hotels International, Inc.
701 Carlson Pkwy., P.O. Box 59159
Minneapolis, MN 55459-82
  • (800) 336-3301 / (763) 212-5660
  • (763) 212-3350 (Fax)

Radisson Hotels & Resorts - One of the world's leading full-service hotel companies, Radisson Hotels & Resorts currently encompasses over 420 properties with more than 90,000 guestrooms in 74 countries. Radisson is focused on being the hotel of choice with business and leisure travelers by understanding the independent mindset and changing needs of today's frequent travelers who want more control over their hotel experience. Radisson Hotels & Resorts is continuing to evolve the brand, introducing new product and service standards to address key guest needs and distinguish the hotels within the full-service category.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1967

Franchising Since: 1983

Operating Units

Franchised Units 434 98.6%
Company-Owned Units 6 1.4%
Total Operating Units 440 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 153 34.8% In 35 States
Canada 22 5.0% In 7 Provinces
International 265 60.2% In 72 Foreign Countries
Total 440 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 16
Texas 11
Arizona 10

Registered in the following Registration States

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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a 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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Yes, at additional cost
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

On-Site 3 Days
Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation) 1 Week
New Franchisee 3 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth N/A
Cash Investment $75K
Total Investment $2.1-7.3MM
Average Total Investment $4.7MM

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $75K
Average Franchise Fee $75K
On-Going Royalty 5%
Average Royalty 5%
Advertising Fee 2%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees varies
Average Number of Part-Time Employees varies
Space Needs (in square feet) varies
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 5
General Business Experience 5
Specific Industry Experience 5
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 20
Term of Renewal Period N/A
Passive Ownership? Allowed, but discouraged
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? No
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 20
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, Europe, Asia, South and Central America
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