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Candlewood Suites
Extended-stay hotel
Candlewood Suites is part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (ICH), the world’s largest hotel company by room count, which operates several thousand properties in nearly 100 countries. ICH’s mainstay chain, Holiday Inn, offers mid-market accommodations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, along with limited-service locations operated under the Holiday Inn Express brand. ICH also serves the upscale market with its Crowne Plaza and InterContinental chains, while its Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites brands offer extended stay services mostly in the U.S. The company's newest brand, Hotel Indigo, targets mid-market travelers with upscale appointments.
2011 AllStar Rank: 87
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
89
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Candlewood Suites
Three Ravinia Drive
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-604-2000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1995 |
| Franchising since | 1995 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 13 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 290 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 287 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 254 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $6,670,095 - $8,946,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $500 per guest, not less than $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
89
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Candlewood Suites
Three Ravinia Drive
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-604-2000
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Candlewood Suites is part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (ICH), the world’s largest hotel company by room count, which operates several thousand properties in nearly 100 countries. ICH’s mainstay chain, Holiday Inn, offers mid-market accommodations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, along with limited-service locations operated under the Holiday Inn ...
| Company Type: | Public |
| Employees: | 8,334 |
| Executives: | Richard Solomons, CEO |
| Rankings: | FTSE 100, |
| Sales: | $2,683,300,000 |
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| Industries: | Mid-Priced Hotels & Motels |
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| Top Competitors: | AccorMarriottWyndham Worldwide |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
89
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Candlewood Suites
Three Ravinia Drive
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-604-2000
