Hawthorn Suites is one of the fastest growing suite-oriented hotel brands in the U.S. With 133 hotels open, 13 under construction and another 65 executed agreements in place as of May 2002, Hawthorn continues to expand in major and tertiary markets around the country. Originally founded by the Pritzker family (owners of the Hyatt Hotel chain), US Franchise Systems has owned the rights to Hawthorn since March, 1996. That original relationship continues today as the Hyatt Spirit Reservations System provides reservations referrals for Hawthorn when a Hyatt is unavailable in the same market. Hawthorn offers a proven track record of successful development, strong operating performance and sustainable growth in the mid- to upper-level market.

US Franchise Systems, franchisor for Hawthorn, is a recognized leader in the hotel industry, with 3 growing hotel brands and a reputation for treating franchisees fairly. US Franchise Systems was recently named a Best Practice Champion for our fair franchise agreement in a study conducted by the American Hotel Foundation and American Express.

Location:

Business and leisure destinations around the country. Markets with proven or potential growth in need of a strong mid to upper level hotel with extended stay facilities.

Key Advantages:

To our Franchisees we offer:

- Flexible prototypes and hotel designs to meet local market demands

- Introductions to leading contractors and architects to build your hotel

- Reservation referrals from our link to the Hyatt Hotels Spirit reservations system

- Our own 800 reservations system

- Aggressive National Sales program targeting commercial, leisure, group and tour business to support local franchise sales efforts

- Increasing brand awareness tied to our segment leading growth

- Competitive royalty and marketing fees

- Aggressive national sales team targeting corporate, leisure and group business

- National marketing program with advertising placement in USA Today & AAA

- Internet marketing support with links to travel related sites

- Comprehensive training program for Owners, General Managers and Sales Directors

- Strong franchise support and quality assurance programs

- Industry leading fair franchise agreement