Business Description

Accor Hotels is one of the largest owner/operators of economy lodging in the United States. Accor North America is a division of Accor, with 168,000 people in 140 countries, employing approximately 690 people at the corporate offices including the call centers. Approximately 13,000 are employed at Motel 6 and Studio 6 combined.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1962

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	9	19.6%
Company-Owned Units:	37	80.4%
Total Operating Units:	46	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 75% Hispanic: 25% Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: We sponsor several minority organizations which undertake to provide access to qualified minority franchisee candidates, including the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Minorities in Franchising Committee, Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc. (AAHOA), National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) and the National Assoc. of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers ( NABHOOD). We will continue sponsoring those organizations that are effective in recruiting qualified minority candidates.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 43 93.5% In 11 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 3 6.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 46 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Georgia	4
2. Texas	17

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1.5MM
Cash Investment:	$100-500K
Total Investment:	$3-3.5MM
Average Total Investment:	$3250K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2-4 Full-time, 4-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2.5 Acres Min

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:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15/20/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	690
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	Owner's Orientation, Manager's Orientation
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Dallas, TX for Owner's Orientation	2 Days
2. Dallas, TX for Managers' Orientation	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Studio 6.