Affiliation:
1. Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
2. Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
Abstract
A study of 331 general managers with two major U.S. hotel chains found that a strong relationship between a franchisee and a franchisor meant better hotel performance compared to competing hotels and to other hotels in the chain. The properties with a strong relationship to headquarters had higher quality-assurance and guest-satisfaction ratings than did other hotels in the chain. Compared to competitors, hotels with a strong partnership with their franchisor enjoyed higher occupancy, room rates, and gross profit. The benefits to the franchisee are self-evident, and the franchisor also benefits from having a string of high-performing hotels.
Subject
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
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31 articles.
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