WCH Inc (CNDL) Gagner

Candlewood Hotel Co., Inc. engages in the operation, franchise, ownership, and management of hotels. The company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and currently employs 1,295 full-time employees. The firm's hotel properties cater to mid-market and upscale business and personal travelers seeking multiple night stays. As of December 31, 2002, it had 77 Company-operated hotels (comprised of owned, leased and joint venture hotels), two managed hotels and 30 franchised hotels. In addition, as of December 31, 2002, franchisees had six new hotels under construction. The firm operates two brands in the lodging market, Candlewood Suites and Cambridge Suites. Candlewood Suites hotels offer accommodations at rates that are suitable to mid-market business and personal travelers. Cambridge Suites hotels offer spacious accommodations at rates that are suitable to upscale-market business and personal travelers.