Given the one- to two-decade length of most franchise contracts, entering into that relationship is a major decision for a hotelier. LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising is an invaluable resource for making that decision, providing detailed brand information ranging from financial terms to chain scale to the latest developments. To help hoteliers looking to team up with a franchise partner, LODGING is spotlighting over 90 brands this year as part of its online Guide to Franchising.
The following companies and their brands are listed in alphabetical order.
hihotels by Hospitality International, Inc.
COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Total number of properties (Global): 209
Total number of properties (U.S.): 207
Rewards program: INNcentive Instant Rewards
Contact: Gary Gobin, ggobin@hifranchise.com
| BRAND | FRANCHISING SINCE | CHAIN SCALE | FRANCHISE FEES | PROPERTIES IN SYSTEM | ROOMS IN SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtowner Inns | 1982 | Economy | Application: $1,700 Initial: $7,500 Royalty: $25 per room per month Marketing: $15 per room per month | Franchised: 3 | Franchised: 112 |
| Master Hosts Inn | 1982 | Economy | Application: $1,700 Initial: $15,000 Royalty: $25 per room per month Marketing: $15 per room per month | Franchised: 2 | Franchised: 146 |
| Passport Inn | 1982 | Economy | Application: $1,700 Initial: $7,500 Royalty: $25 per room per month Marketing: $15 per room per month | Franchised: 8 | Franchised: 235 |
| Red Carpet Inn | 1982 | Economy | Application: $1,700 Initial: $10,000 Royalty: $25 per room per month Marketing: $15 per room per month | Franchised: 81 | Franchised: 4,281 |
| Scottish Inns | 1982 | Economy | Application: $1,700 Initial: $10,000 Royalty: $25 per room per month Marketing: $15 per room per month | Franchised: 115 | Franchised: 4,078 |
