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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
Mid-tier lodging system
You can almost smell the sweet country air from these lodgings. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is a leading brand of extended-stay, limited service hotels, with locations in the U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe and Asia. The chain offers a number of amenities for both business and family travelers, including in-room coffee makers, weekday newspaper service, swimming, exercise facilities, and complimentary breakfast. Country Inns & Suites is a part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world's largest hotel franchisors.
2011 AllStar Rank: 46
2010 AllStar Rank: 26
2009 AllStar Rank: 54
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 26
2009 AllStar Rank: 54
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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AllStar Rank:
77
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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
701 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305
763-212-3475
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1986 |
| Franchising since | 1987 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | Varies |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 15% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 453 | 28 | 4 |
| 2010 | 454 | 30 | 4 |
| 2009 | 459 | 35 | 4 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $4,206,100 - $6,542,300 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | |
| Liquid Capital |
Franchisee Qualifications
Sound financials
Positive background checks
Hotel experience
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
77
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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
701 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305
763-212-3475
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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
You can almost smell the sweet country air from these lodgings. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is a leading brand of extended-stay, limited service hotels, with locations in the U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe and Asia. The chain offers a number of amenities for both business and family ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 100 |
| Executives: | Hubert Joly, CEO |
| Sales: | $3,700,000 |
| Industries: | Extended Stay & Business Suite Hotels |
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| Top Competitors: | Choice HotelsDays InnHVM |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
77
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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
701 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305
763-212-3475
