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 | Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonI love this Country. |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$4,206,000 to $6,543,000Number of Units
488In Business Since
1986* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
In the fast growing mid-tier lodging segment, one brand truly stands out - Country Inn & Suites By Carlson®
uniquely designed to reflect a passion for hospitality. With over 490
properties open, and an additional 100 properties in development, we're
fast becoming recognized as one of the most exciting concepts in the
hospitality industry.
From the moment guests arrive, the differences are clear. Our exterior architecture is distinctive and inviting. Inside, special design touches convey the warmth of home. Throughout the lobby, breakfast area and guest rooms, a charming, friendly atmosphere prevails . . . a distinctive ambiance truly sets our properties apart.
- Growing worldwide through an ability to adapt to different markets and individual developer requirements.
- Setting consistently high standards in building design and interior decor, with service and operations that please guests and owners alike.
- And fast becoming recognized as one of the most exciting concepts in the hospitality industry.
From the moment guests arrive, the differences are clear. Our exterior architecture is distinctive and inviting. Inside, special design touches convey the warmth of home. Throughout the lobby, breakfast area and guest rooms, a charming, friendly atmosphere prevails . . . a distinctive ambiance truly sets our properties apart.
Products & Services
The Country Story
The chain is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide which also includes Radisson, Park Plaza, and Park Inn.
As a leader in the mid-scale hotel segment, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson locations feature residential architecture and home-like interior design with highlights that include hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel offers many upgraded amenities such as complimentary breakfast, in-room hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper. The brand is known for its consistently high quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality.
A typical Country Inn & Suites hotel offers excellent value along with upgraded services and amenities within a smaller, informal setting. The properties are strategically located near restaurants, area attractions or business parks to provide convenience and accessibility for business or leisure travelers. Most locations feature exercise facilities, swimming pools and whirlpools, and coin-operated laundry facilities. For the 14th year in a row, Country Inn & Suites has earned a 98 percent guest return rate, one of the highest in the industry. As a way to thank guests for their loyalty to the brand, Country Inn & Suites provides an in-house lending library program at its North American hotels called "Book It And Return" which lends free books to guests based on the assurance they will return the book on their next visit. For every book returned to a Country Inn & Suites hotel, the company makes a $5.00 donation to ProLiteracy Worldwide. To date, the brand has donated over $60,000.
The chain is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide which also includes Radisson, Park Plaza, and Park Inn.
As a leader in the mid-scale hotel segment, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson locations feature residential architecture and home-like interior design with highlights that include hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel offers many upgraded amenities such as complimentary breakfast, in-room hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper. The brand is known for its consistently high quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality.
A typical Country Inn & Suites hotel offers excellent value along with upgraded services and amenities within a smaller, informal setting. The properties are strategically located near restaurants, area attractions or business parks to provide convenience and accessibility for business or leisure travelers. Most locations feature exercise facilities, swimming pools and whirlpools, and coin-operated laundry facilities. For the 14th year in a row, Country Inn & Suites has earned a 98 percent guest return rate, one of the highest in the industry. As a way to thank guests for their loyalty to the brand, Country Inn & Suites provides an in-house lending library program at its North American hotels called "Book It And Return" which lends free books to guests based on the assurance they will return the book on their next visit. For every book returned to a Country Inn & Suites hotel, the company makes a $5.00 donation to ProLiteracy Worldwide. To date, the brand has donated over $60,000.
Training & Support
Development- Site and market assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Architectural plan review
- Lender introductions
Training
- New franchisee orientation
- Country brand orientation
- On-site employee orientation and training
- 800# Reservation Center seminars
Sales and Marketing
- National advertising
- Marketing programs
- Marketing support services
- Regional co-op programs
- Key accounts management
Operations
- Liaison for developer/operator prior to system entry
- Coordination of furniture, fixtures & equipment review and standard operating supplies
- Property visits focused on operations analysis, and sales & marketing
- Key accounts management
Why Country Inn & Suites By Carlson?
Designed to Grow
Flexibility is another key to Country Inn & Suites prosperity and growth. Start from scratch or convert an existing building. Plan a cozy inn with 60 rooms or a multi-story mid-rise with 200 suites. Whether you're targeting a territory, community or a booming metropolitan suburb, we'll help you develop and design just the right property for the market - and your budget.
Look To Book
Look To Book is the travel industry's premier online travel agent loyalty program which was patented in 1995. With more than 60,000 travel consultants from countries around the world, Look To Book has been recognized as the "Best" travel agent program in the world. This patented program creates loyalty to our brand by awarding travel agents with points which then can be exchanged for valuable gifts, merchandise and travel awards. Only Carlson brands enjoy the strategic benefits from this program.
Flexibility is another key to Country Inn & Suites prosperity and growth. Start from scratch or convert an existing building. Plan a cozy inn with 60 rooms or a multi-story mid-rise with 200 suites. Whether you're targeting a territory, community or a booming metropolitan suburb, we'll help you develop and design just the right property for the market - and your budget.
Look To Book
Look To Book is the travel industry's premier online travel agent loyalty program which was patented in 1995. With more than 60,000 travel consultants from countries around the world, Look To Book has been recognized as the "Best" travel agent program in the world. This patented program creates loyalty to our brand by awarding travel agents with points which then can be exchanged for valuable gifts, merchandise and travel awards. Only Carlson brands enjoy the strategic benefits from this program.
Are You a Good Fit for Country Inn & Suites by Carlson?
Summary of Fees
Initial Fees $45,000
Royalty Fees
4.5% of gross room revenue
Marketing Fees 2.5% of gross room revenue
Initial Fees $45,000
Royalty Fees
4.5% of gross room revenue
Marketing Fees 2.5% of gross room revenue
