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Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,400 hotels, representing more than 440,000 rooms, in the United States and 39 countries and territories. As of March 31, 2007, 833 hotels are under development in the United States, representing 64,078 rooms, and an additional 70 hotels, representing 6,463 rooms, are under development in more than 15 countries and territories. The company's Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay Hotel brands serve guests worldwide.
Our BrandsCombining comfort with value, that's what makes Choice Hotels the right place for you. We offer clean, attractive rooms, good service, nice people, and great rates at over 5,000 locations open and under development around the world. And, with ten brands in every value-based price range, you'll like what you find wherever you go. Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Company Profile Snapshot | Company Profile: | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | Ticker: | CHH | | Exchanges: | NYSE | | 2006 Sales: | 544,660,000 | | Major Industry: | MISCELLANEOUS | | Sub Industry: | HOTEL & MOTEL CHAINS | | Country: | UNITED STATES | | Employees: | 1860 |
Business Description
Choice Hotels International, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is in to business of hotel franchising. The Group has 5,376 hotel properties and 930 hotels under development representing 437,385 rooms open and 72,555 rooms under development in 49 states and more than 40 countries and territories outside the United States. The Group franchises lodging properties under the following brand names: Comfort Inn(R), Comfort Suites(R), Quality(R), Clarion(R), Sleep Inn(R), Econo Lodge(R), Rodeway Inn(R), MainStay Suites(R), Cambria SuitesTM and Flag Hotels(R). The Group enters into franchise agreements committing to provide franchisees with various marketing services, a centralized reservation system and limited rights to utilize the Company's registered trade names and trademarks. On 30-Oct-2006, the Group acquired 100% of the stock of Choice Hotels Franchise GmbH and on 30-Nov-2006 the Group acquired CHE's assets, including franchise contracts. |
Choice Hotels InternationalSUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Financial Assistance Provided: Only via incentives. Current development incentive is for minorities and from time to time offer brand specific incentives.
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: New franchisees and their General Managers are required to attend a week-long training session at corporate headquarters. |
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