Howard Johnson's

Howard Johnson's
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Howard Johnson's, or Howard Johnson, is a chain of hotels, motels and restaurants located primarily throughout the United States and Canada. Founded by Howard Johnson, it was the largest restaurant chain in the U.S. throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with more than 1,000 combined company owned and franchised outlets. Howard Johnson's restaurants were franchised separately from the hotel brand beginning in 1986. The food and beverage rights to the restaurant are currently owned by Wyndham Worldwide

"Howard Johnson Inns" are primarily smaller, low-rise Chain facilities that feature contemporary interior and exterior design, mid-market level furnishings, a swimming pool, and a small meeting room. If the facility does not have a full service restaurant, it must offer guests a free, deluxe continental breakfast. "Howard Johnson Plaza Hotels" are mid-rise or high-rise full service facilities, positioned at the upper end of the Howard Johnson brand. They feature contemporary furnishings and have s...read more

Country of origin 
US United States
Business established 
1954
Franchising since 
1986
Number of units (worldwide) 
418
Target countries 
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AU AU
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CZ CZ
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US US
Contract type 
Contract duration (years) 
20
Investment level 
Franchise fee 
32.500 EUR
Royalty 
4,50 % of TO/month
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