Business Description

Radisson Hotels & Resorts® - One of the world's leading full-service hotel companies, Radisson Hotels & Resorts currently encompasses over 420 properties with more than 90,000 guestrooms in 74 countries. Radisson is focused on being the hotel of choice with business and leisure travelers by understanding the independent mindset and changing needs of today's frequent travelers who want more control over their hotel experience. Radisson Hotels & Resorts is continuing to evolve the brand, introducing new product and service standards to address key guest needs and distinguish the hotels within the full-service category.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1967

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	396	93.8%
Company-Owned Units:	26	6.2%
Total Operating Units:	422	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place:
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 135 32% In 35 States Canada: 22 5.2% In 7 Canadian Provinces International: 265 62.8% In 72 Foreign Countries   Total: 422 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Arizona	10
2. California	16
3. Texas	11

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$N/A
Cash Investment:	$75K
Total Investment:	$2.96-7.3M
Average Total Investment:	$0K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$75K
Average Franchise Fee:	$75K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): varies

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	N/A Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	300
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN (Brand Orientation)	1 Week
2. On-Site	3 Days
3. New Franchisee	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Asia, South and Central America	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Radisson Hotels & Resorts.