Carlson Hotels Worldwide ®
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Carlson Hotels Worldwide ® system.
Carlson Hotels Worldwide ®
701 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305
800#: (800) 336-3301
Tel: (612) 374-1200
Fax:
E-mail: jsturgess@carlson.com
Web Site: www.carlson.com
Contact: Mr. Joh Sturgess, VP, Hotel Development
CARLSON HOTELS WORLDWIDE ® is one of the world's major hotel companies, encompassing five brands operating in more than 69 countries. Brands include: Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites and Park Inn Hotels. Hotels range from luxury to limited service. Our goal is to be known as a role model in creating diversity in the global markets we serve. We are committed to attracting minority ownership business opportunities.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1938
First Franchise:
Franchise Units: 925
Company-Owned Units: 11
Total Units: 936
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density:
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: SF;
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $1-20MM
Total Investment: $3-100MM
Average Total Investment: $2000K
Minimum Net Worth: $
Fees
>Franchise: $5-150K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 4-5%
>Advertising: 2-2.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15-20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes, 1-15
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: Varies, at Hotel Site; 5 Days Minnapolis, MN.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: CARLSON HOTELS WORLDWIDE ® has established a minority franchisee development effort to educate and provide hotel development opportunities for those minority groups in which the hotel industry is under-represented for franchisee ownership. Our minority development franchisee program encompasses a variety of tools to make the opportunity of hotel ownership a reality. These tools include educational seminars, site selection assistance and possible financial assistance.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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