Wingate Inn Hotel Franchise Information:Since the first Wingate Inn hotel opened in 1996, the brand has been labeled as "focused service," meaning that Wingate Inns is dedicated to providing services and amenities that cater specifically to today's traveler. Today, Wingate has nearly 150 hotels with over 13,000 guest rooms nationwide, with plans for accelerated growth over the next few years. In 2004, Wingate Inns entered the international market with out first hotels in Ireland, with 12 planned to open in the next five years.
Wingate Inns were the first hotel chain in the category to offer FREE high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms. Today, when many other hotel chains have just started to emulate Wingate's free high-speed Internet service, is once again leading the way. This year the brand launched FREE wireless Internet access across all of its hotels.
Value Proposition:
Wingate Inns prides itself on being able to offer amenities and services most valued by its guests. All-inclusive amenities include:
Free access to the 24-hour Business Center
Free faxes, copies and printing
Free local calls and long-distance access
Free expanded continental breakfast
Free use of fitness room and whirlpool
Press delivery of USA Today to each occupied guestroom (at US locations)
Judith Jackson or Neutrogena bath products
Express checkout
Vision - Wingate Inn wants to become America's favorite business hotel by growing properties in strategic locations nationwide.
Positioning - For travel savvy professionals who are smart and considerate in their decisions and know the ins and outs of business travel, Wingate Inn provides a pleasant and productive environment on the road offering enabling technologies, superior customer service and relevant amenities.
Wingate Inn aims to make each guest successful by providing a comprehensive guest experience for one all-inclusive price.
Awards and Accolades:
JD Power and Associates - Wingate Inns recently ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Limited Service" by JD Power and Associates. The brand was ranked higher in the mid-scale, limited-service segment and also achieved the third-highest overall score across all segments, ranking behind only two luxury hotel brands.
Zagat Survey, 2004 Top US Hotels, Resorts & Spas - For the second year in a row Wingate Inns earned a rating among the top hotel chains in Zagat Survey's 2004 Top US hotels, Resorts & Spas. The annual survey is based on the appraisals of nearly 8,000 consumer reviewers. Endorsed by ASTA, Zagat Survey rates chains, hotel, resorts and spas. Wingate Inns was one of the very few mid-priced hotel chains recognized in the survey, which is dominated by upscale Inn, and luxury hotels and resorts.
Best in Class - Entrepreneur magazine named Wingate Inn as the "Best-Mid Priced Hotel Chain" in its April 2004 Issue.
National Hotel Executive Magazine Kemmons Award - Wingate's innovative all-inclusive pricing won the chain this accolade, which honors those companies that differentiate themselves from their peer competitors through consistency, innovation and business strategy.
Tops in Comfort - Wingate was chosen as the top mid-priced hotel chain for in-room comfort by the Wall Street Journal's Smart Money magazine.
Companies That Go For Edges - Wingate Inns is one of the 99 remarkable products written about in "99 Cows," the e-book from author Seth Godin. It was one of only two hotel brands included in the book.
FAQ's:
What are the start-up fees? The application Fee is $1,000. The Initial Franchise Fee is $35,000.
What about royalties? Yes, a monthly Royalty Fee is required, which is similar to other franchise royalty fees.
Do you have any properties for sale? No, we purely franchise and do not own any of our franchises. Therefore, we are never in competition with you!
Do I have to construct a whole new facility? Yes - nearly all Wingate Inn facilities are new construction, except in key center city locations.
Can I have a partner in a franchise? Wingate Inns welcomes investor groups. Most of our franchisees are investors in an entity that owns the hotel.
Most franchises have national marketing programs. Do I pay for this service? Wingate Inn has a national marketing program that benefits our franchisees. We've established a formula that requires you pay a certain percentage of your monthly gross room revenue to cover the costs of the marketing programs.
Can I own more than one franchise? Absolutely! In fact, a number of our franchisees own multiple Wingate Inn hotels.
What are you looking for in a franchisee? Land control in strong primary and secondary CORPORATE-ORIENTED markets; financial capability; proven operational expertise.
Do you have any minority franchisee development programs? Yes, "Keys to Success - Building Wealth through Hotel Ownership" program. Please contact us for additional information.
This website is not an offering. An offering can only be made by prospectus filed with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. Wingate Inns International, Inc., 1 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, 9734289700.
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Investment Requirements:
• Initial Capital Investment: $700,000
Financing Assistance:
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Training and Support:
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Since the first Wingate Inn hotel opened in 1996, the brand has been labeled as "focused service," meaning that Wingate Inns is dedicated to providing services and amenities that cater specifically to today's traveler. Today, Wingate has nearly 150 hotels with over 13,000 guest rooms nationwide, with plans for accelerated growth over the next few years. In 2004, Wingate Inns entered the international market with out first hotels in Ireland, with 12 planned to open in the next five years.
