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Extended Stay America Doubles Franchise Footprint Since 2018
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Extended Stay America Doubles Franchise Footprint Since 2018

Extended Stay America hosted its annual franchise owners conference in Dallas, highlighting operational strategies, market performance data, and major portfolio growth. The brand has more than doubled its franchised hotel count since launching the program in 2018.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Franchised hotel count has more than doubled since the program launched in 2018
  2. 2Conference agenda featured Kalibri Labs performance analytics and operational peer panels
  3. 3Top franchisee honors were awarded for conversions, renovations, and guest experience

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Source: eHotelier

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