Comfort Inn & Suites Franchise Information

Comfort Inn is one of the world's largest and most recognized hotel brands with 98% brand awareness according to 2003 Landis Research. Established in 1981 Comfort Inn has become a leading mid-market, limited service chain and offers developers strong return on investment.

Comfort Inns, Hotels & Suites offer excellent value, friendly service and assurance of pleasant accommodations at a reasonable price. Comfort now offers guests free continental breakfast, 24 hour coffee and high speed Internet access. Some locations also offer the Comfort Advantage Room, an office with all the comforts of home.

Mastering The Road

Comfort Inn is one of 9 brands of Choice Hotels. Worldwide, there are almost 5,000 Choice hotels open and under development in 46 countries totaling almost 400,000 rooms.

We have a long, solid history in hospitality and franchise development that helps us better understand what it takes and how to get there. We have developed an exceptional set of resources, operational systems and marketing programs help you create and maintain the best hotel for your unique needs. That helps you reach all your goals.

Most importantly, we believe that success comes from working together...every step of the way.

New Hotel Opening Support

The fastest route to success depends on getting the best possible start. This is where you will truly appreciate our attention to process and detail. This is where our 60-years experience in creating the procedures and products that facilitate hotel development really makes a difference.

We provide what you need to start-up efficiently and effectively. A New Hotel Opening specialist will visit you to provide step-by-step techniques to achieve successful sales and marketing, to assist you with your initial sales and marketing activities, and help you achieve fair market share as quickly as possible.

Start-Up Training

We offer Total Lodging by Choice (TLC), an orientations program preparing you to enter the Choice system. You will receive the knowledge and skills you need to open and operate your hotel, develop an effective marketing program, and how to fully utilize all of Choice's resources for your benefit.

Pre-Opening Operations Training

This educates all your staff on basic front office/guest services operations, basic maintenance operations, basic housekeeping operations, Choice Central Reservations System functionality, and Choice programs, such as 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Grand Opening Support

Your Franchise Service Director (FSD) and Sales Support Director (SSD) will provide you with assistance in preparing your hotel's grand opening, including press releases and ideas for making your event memorable and successful.

Brand Recognition

Traffic starts with brands that are recognized and respected. Choice Hotels Canada has seven: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Rodeway Inn and Econo Lodge.

National Advertising

Your property benefits from a strong, consistent marketing program that reinforces a strong brand image and drives traffic to your door.