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Over the course of 2 years, each Wag's restaurant continued to do business as Wag's until converted to a Shoney's restaurant. Lunan Family Restaurants went out of business in 1994 and Shoney's locations were sold to various chains or individuals. Marriott itself ceased operations in 1993, when they split into two new entities. [2]
In 1987, Marriott sold the Big Boy restaurants franchise rights to Elias Brothers for an undisclosed amount while keeping 208 company-owned Bob's Big Boy restaurants in California and selected locations on the East Coast. [27] In 1988, Marriott purchased all 91 Wag's restaurants from Walgreens Corporation, [28] but dissolved the chain in 1991.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham, [7] still commonly referred to as Howard Johnson's, is an American hotel brand with over 200 hotels in 15 countries. [6] It was also formerly a restaurant chain, which at one time was the largest in the U.S., with more than 1,000 locations.
A restaurant required a $35,000 cash investment upfront, [25] [26] [note 2] including $7,500 paid to Marriott. Additionally, the cost of the building and equipment, with seating for 42 persons, cost about $100,000 in 1968, excluding the cost of land. [27] Marriott offered financing but charged an interest rate of 12% on land and 17% for the ...
The restaurant is designed with 700 seats [27] and generally makes a full revolution every hour, [31] [67] though it originally rotated clockwise and made a full revolution every 70 to 80 minutes. [68] The rotating restaurant was manufactured by the Macton Corporation. It consists of a set of static pedestals with wheels attached to them.
Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's brand of full-service hotels and resorts based in Bethesda, Maryland.As of June 30, 2020, there were 582 hotels and resorts with 205,053 rooms operating under the brand, in addition to 160 hotels with 47,765 rooms planned for development.
Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging brands that include hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. [1] [2] Marriott International owns over 36 hotel and timeshare brands with 9,000 locations and 1,597,380 rooms across its network (as of 2023). [3]
Fairfield by Marriott is a franchised economy to midscale hotel brand of Marriott International. The properties target guests willing to accept fewer amenities for lower prices. Cost-saving measures included standardized building architecture and bedding, and the absence of a full-service restaurant, but a complimentary hot breakfast. [1]