Hawthorn Suites Hotels International
Hawthorn Suites Hotels International
13 Corporate Sq., # 250
Atlanta, GA 30329
800#:
Tel: (404) 235-5804
Fax: (404) 235-7460
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.hawthorn.com
Contact: Mr. Chick Armstrong, VP Sales/Development
HAWTHORN SUITES is one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the upper extended stay market. With 112 hotels open and 28 under development as of 3/30/2004, HAWTHORN continues to expand in both primary and tertiary markets. In November, 2000, HAWTHORN SUITES parent company, U. S. Franchise Systems, was purchased by business interests of the Pritzker family. This acquisition bolstered our already strong leadership by providing powerful strategic and financial advantages.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1995
First Franchise: 1995
Franchise Units: 106
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 106
Distribution:
U.S. -- 104;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 1
-North America -- Operations in 32 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in TX, 9 in CA, 5 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 15-20 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $5.6-7.4MM
Total Investment: $5.6-7.4MM
Average Total Investment: $6,500.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $40K
-Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 2.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 96
On-Going Support: C,D,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days Training in Atlanta, GA; 5 Days Sales Training in Atlanta, GA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, South America, Latin America.
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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