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Super 8
Hotel
This chain wants to make your night's stay super comfortable and inexpensive. Super 8 Motels is a leading franchisor of budget and economy hotels with locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and China. Its properties typically offer affordable lodging with limited amenities for families and frugal business travelers. Many locations have cable television and swimming pools, while some of its motels offer complimentary breakfast service. Super 8 was founded in 1974 by South Dakota natives Dennis Brown and Ronald Rivett. The company began with one motel in Aberdeen, SD, offering rooms for $8.88 per night. Super 8 became a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide in 2006.
2011 AllStar Rank: 130
2010 AllStar Rank: 51
2009 AllStar Rank: 53
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: 51
2009 AllStar Rank: 53
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:
99
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Super 8
22 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-753-6000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1974 |
| Franchising since | 1974 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | Varies by hotel size and location |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 1,850 | 335 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1,855 | 319 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1,892 | 245 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $178,270 - $3,572,460 |
| Franchise Fee | Conversion: $1,000 + $24,000 + $100 for each room over 120; New construction: $1,000+ $25,500 + $100 for each room over 120 |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% |
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 |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor offers development incentives for qualified developers
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
99
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Super 8
22 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-753-6000
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Super 8 Motels, Inc.
This chain wants to make your night's stay super comfortable and inexpensive. Super 8 Motels is a leading franchisor of budget and economy hotels with locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and China. Its properties typically offer affordable lodging with limited amenities for families and frugal business travelers. Many locations have ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 25,000 |
| Executives: | John Valletta, President |
| Sales: | $1,335,800,000 |
| Industries: | Budget & Economy Motels |
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| Top Competitors: | Best WesternChoice HotelsMotel 6 |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
99
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Super 8
22 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-753-6000
