Rodeway Inn
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rodeway Inn is an upper-priced economy chain of motels in the United States and Canada. Rodeway Inn is a brand of the Choice Hotels International group. There are over 150 locations in North America. The hotels are often located in or near popular tourist destinations and are known for providing guests with attractive rooms at a great price. Guest amenities include free local calls, a free weekday newspaper, long distance access, and a complimentary continental breakfast.
[edit] History
The chain was organized in Phoenix, Arizona in 1962, by Michael Robinson and his son-in-law Joe Simmons and was called Rodeway Inns of America. It was acquired by the Vantage Company of Dallas, Texas in 1971. Prudential Life Insurance participated in a join venture with Rodeway Inns to finance the company-owned inns. The idea of the chain was to offer independent operators the advantages of big-chain identity, much like that of the America's Best Value Inn chain today (also by Vantage). The company originally owned and operated its inns but focused only on franchising after 1976. The brand was purchased by the Ladbroke Group in 1985 and was sold to Ramada Inn in 1987. Rodeway Inn became a part of the Choice Hotels International group in 1990. (Motel in America 171-172).
