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Embassy Suites Hotels

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Embassy Suites Hotels system.

Embassy Suites Hotels
9336 Civic Center Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
800#: (800) 286-0645
Tel: (310) 278-4321
Fax: (310) 205-7655
E-mail: bill_fortier@hilton.com
Web Site: www.embassyfranchise.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Fortier, SVP Franchise Development


As the prominent brand in the upper upscale all-suite market, EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS offer spacious 2-room suites and an impressive list of amenities, adding up to more comfort, more space and a more efficient and friendly environment. With a majority market share, EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS is positioned for continued solid growth. We've made this upper upscale brand even more cost-efficient to build with the new Design Option III prototype, which represents an excellent development opportunity.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 99
Company-Owned Units: 86
Total Units: 185

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 39 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 29 in CA, 18 in TX, 16 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 75 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 153,000 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $Varies
Total Investment: $17-36.7MM
Average Total Investment: $26860K
Minimum Net Worth: $40-60K/Rm.

Fees
>Franchise: $100K Min.
>Average Franchise Fee: $100K
>Royalty: 4% Gross Rm. Rev
>Advertising: 4% GrRmRev

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 22/10-20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2,332
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks in Memphis, TN.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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