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| Carlson Hotels Worldwide 701 Carlson Pkwy. 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 936 locations in 69 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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: NR Full-time, NR Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the world's major hotel companies, encompassing five brands and operating in more than 936 locations in 69 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: | 925 | 98.8% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 11 | 1.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 936 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $NR |
| Cash Investment: | $1-20MM |
| Total Investment: | $3-100MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $51500K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $5-150MM |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $77500K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4-5% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2-2.5% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 15-20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | NR Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Not a Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 0 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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 site | varies | ||||||||
| 2. Minneapolis, MN | 5 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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