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AAFD Seal Recipient
Hawthorn Suites is the predominately upscale extended stay hotel chain with such all-inclusive comforts as daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, social hour, exercise and meeting facilities, swimming pool, spa, SportCourt, guest laundry and on-site convenience store. Spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites are equipped with kitchens, coffeemakers, two-line phones with modem ports and voice mail, and extended cable TV with movie channel and VCP.
Hawthorn is franchised by US Franchise Systems (USFS), the first hotel company to receive the AAFD’s Fair Franchising Seal. USFS is one of the nation’s fastest growing hospitality systems, in part due to its reputation for treating franchisees with fairness and respect. The company’s fair franchise agreement reflects that philosophy, and is fast becoming the model for the license agreement of the future.
USFS received a 98% endorsement of its franchisees and is proud to have been honored with this distinguished Seal.
AAFD Seal Recipients
The AAFD is a national non-profit trade association representing the rights and interests of franchisees and independent dealers throughout the United States. The AAFD’s mission is to achieve Total Quality Franchising. We do this by promoting fair and equitable franchising and dealer practices and empowering effective independent franchise associations. We also provide members with programs, services and products which enhance their individual businesses and careers.