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Choice Hotels

Hotel, inn and resort chain

A group of Southern motel owners got together in 1939 to discuss the state of the lodging industry, hoping to do something to change the negative opinion the public had about motels (FBI director J. Edgar Hoover had warned that motels were used as bases of operations by gangsters).

owners set about to create a set of quality standards for motels and agreed to publish the names of establishments that complied with these standards. In 1940, the group officially named itself Quality Courts United Inc. In 1990, Quality became known as Choice Hotels International Inc. The hotels in the chain now include Sleep, Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Rodeway, Econo Lodge an

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Choice Hotels Franchises?

Total Investment: $4,000,000-$10,000,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000-$60,000
Royalty Fee: 3.5-5.3%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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Choice Hotels News

Choice Hotels Franchise - Q&a: Serving Gen-x Travelers' Calls For Hi-tech, Workouts And Lattes
In late November, Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced it had executed five contracts for its new all-suites, select service brand, Cambria Suites. With the first Cambria Suites to open early next year, William Edmundson (pictured), vice president of brand management and strategy for Choice H... more

Choice Hotels Franchise Signs Contracts For 5 Cambria Suites
Choice Hotels signed contracts for five new Cambria Suites, the company's new all-suites brand, during the third quarter this year, the company says. The new Cambria Suites hotels are slated for Baton Rouge, La.; Birmingham, Ala.; East Greenwich, R.I.; Kansas City, Kan.; and Omaha, Neb. As o... more

Choice Hotels Expands Franchise Ownership Among Minorities
Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) choicehotels.com today announced that 2005 was a watershed year for the company's Emerging Markets Division, which is dedicated to the expansion and diversification of the Choice Hotels franchisee base. The division incre... more

Looking For A Graduation Or Mother's Day Gift? Birthday Present? Corporate Incentive?
Looking for the perfect present for the 2006 graduate who will be traveling cross-country with friends this summer? Need to buy corporate gifts for co-workers, employees or clients? Looking for a Mother's Day gift for the mother who loves to travel but already owns every travel gizmo imaginable... more

Choice Hotels Hits A Grand Slam With Little League Baseball Agreement Extension
Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) choicehotels.com today announced that it has signed a four-year extension to continue its relationship as the Official Hotel Partner of Little League Baseball. The extension will continue to provide discount rates for room nights ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Choice Hotels open? 1939
When did Choice Hotels start Franchising? 1962

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	3834	257	886	3
2004	3723	260	901	3
2003	3562	254	924	3
2002	3394	245	787	3
2001	3250	236	947	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): company-endorsed vendors

Other Financing Source(s): Major renovations or conversions

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

2 Other Franchises in this Family

• MainStay Suites
• Sleep Inns

Related Franchise Categories

• Hotels/Motels/Inns Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Over $1 Million

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