Start a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $1.9M - $9.6M

Units as of 2021: 492 1.4% over 3 years

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson was founded in 1986 by Curt Carlson and franchised a year later. The company has more than 450 units, including over 30 international units. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is a part of the Radisson Hotels group and markets towards the midscale and upper-midscale sectors offering limited services.

The company works to be both business and family-friendly for its guests. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson offers studios and one-bedroom suites. Some offered services include meeting rooms, pools, coin-operated laundry facilities, exercise facilities, and business centers with a computer and printer. Guests also receive hot breakfasts, cookies, and a daily paper.

Why You May Want To Start a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Franchise

Franchisees might enjoy owning a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson franchise if they like working with people and enjoy giving genuine service. The company also looks for franchisees who display qualities of trust, responsibility, and accountability. A few skills that greatly benefit franchisees are being sensible, realistic, and responsive as various situations arise.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson works to support and invest in franchisees so that you can, in turn, invest back in them through your work. Franchise terms are 20 years, and with the possibility of absentee ownership, many franchisees own more than one unit.

What Might Make a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Franchise a Good Choice?

Being family-friendly means that children under 18 may stay free with an adult at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Another service they may offer is the best rate guarantee for customers where their price matches lower rates and adds an additional discount to the lower price.

To be part of the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should be prepared for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees may also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How To Open a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Franchise

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson franchising team questions.

The company strives to make significant investments in its information technology and systems. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson also offers franchisees on-the-job training plus several days of classroom training. Franchisees are offered continued support, including help with the grand opening, safety and security procedures, field operations, and advertising.

As you decide if opening a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

Company Overview

About Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Industry	Lodging
Related Categories	Hotels & Motels
Founded	1986
Parent Company	Radisson Hotel Group, Americas
Leadership	Jim Alderman, CEO
Corporate Address	701 Carlson Pkwy., #300, MS 4001 Minnetonka, MN 55305
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	1987 (37 years)
# of employees at HQ	700
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Canada, South America, Mexico
# of Units	492 (as of 2021)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$50,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$1,922,424 - $9,607,369
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	5%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	3%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	20 years
Is franchise term renewable?	No

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	Varies
Classroom Training	47-65 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	No