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Motel 6
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Here's a motel you can find in the dark. With its homey advertising tag line, "We'll leave the light on for you," Motel 6 is the established economy lodging chain with more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The brand caters primarily to families and other budget-minded travelers with a limited selection of amenities, including cable TV, free local calling, and complimentary coffee in the morning. It also has an extended-stay offshoot brand, Studio 6, which caters more towards business travelers provides larger suites equipped with kitchens. Motel 6 is the flagship budget brand of Accor North America.
2011 AllStar Rank: 14
2010 AllStar Rank: 14
2009 AllStar Rank: 46
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: 14
2009 AllStar Rank: 46
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:
36
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Motel 6
4001 International Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-360-9000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1962 |
| Franchising since | 1996 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 8 - 10 |
| 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 | 30% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 406 | 13 | 605 |
| 2010 | 349 | 12 | 636 |
| 2009 | 333 | 12 | 684 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Canada
Costs
| Total Investment | $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
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:
36
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Motel 6
4001 International Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-360-9000
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Motel 6
Here's a motel you can find in the dark. With its homey advertising tag line, "We'll leave the light on for you," Motel 6 is the established economy lodging chain with more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The brand caters primarily to families and other budget-minded travelers ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 17,500 |
| Executives: | James (Jim) Amorosia, EVP and COOEric Studer, VP Advertising and PromotionsGeorges Le Mener, President and CEO, Accor North America |
| Sales: | $589,200,000 |
| Industries: | Budget & Economy Motels |
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| Top Competitors: | Choice HotelsDays InnInterContinental Hotels |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
36
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Motel 6
4001 International Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-360-9000
