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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson

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In 1987, Curtis Carlson founded Country Inns & Suites, a companion to his family of hotels and restaurants that includes Radisson Hotels. The hotels, which are located in metropolitan and rural areas, feature studios and one-bedroom suites that have refrigerators and microwaves. Franchisor is a privately held company with 250 employees in franchise department. As a leader in the mid-scale hotel segment, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson locations feature residential architecture and home-like interior design with highlights that comprise hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. In the fast growing mid-tier lodging segment, one brand truly stands out.

With over 380 properties open, and a supplementary 100 properties in development, they are fast becoming accepted as one of the most exciting concepts in the hospitality industry. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is growing globally through a capability to adjust to different markets and individual developer requirements. It sets high standards in building design and interior decor, with service and operations that please guests and owners equally. It is becoming recognized as one of the most exciting concepts in the hospitality industry. The costs and fees schedule of the franchise include a total investment varying from 21400 to 209300 dollars, franchise fee of 5990 dollars, ongoing royalty fee of 399 dollars and 5 years term of agreement that is renewable with a renewal fee of 500 dollars.

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. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson uniquely designed to reflect a passion for hospitality.

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