Lodging

Candlewood Suites

Atlanta, GA · Founded 1995 · CSNT

Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC offers licenses for the establishment and operation of Candlewood Suites extended-stay hotels, which provide spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, free high-speed internet, and amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary laundry facilities.

2026 Franchise 500
#117
407
units (2025)
6.0%
year over year

Units by Year

356
2021
363
2022
370
2023
384
2024
407
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$15,296,866 – $23,004,446
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$106,700
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
4%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Sales

Leadership

  • Elie W. Maalouf

    Chief Executive Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, PLC

  • Jolyon Bulley

    Chief Executive Officer, Americas

  • Mark Sergot

    Chief Development Officer, Americas

  • Heather Balsley

    Chief Customer & Marketing Officer

  • Colin Macdonald

    Senior Vice President, US and Canada Franchise Operations

  • Leanne Harwood

    Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas

  • Jennifer Gribble

    Senior Vice President, Global Brands Premium, Essentials & Suites and Guest Shared Experience

  • Connor Smith

    Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Americas

  • Geoffrey Blake Longstaff

    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Americas

  • Robert J. Chitty

    Senior Vice President, Capital Investments and Transactions

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
318
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
180
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
30 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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