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Knights Announces Opening of Chain's Largest Property 
- the 300-Room Knights Inn of Charleston, SC 
 
Parsippany, NJ, November 17, 1998 -- Knights Franchise Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its largest property, the Knights Inn in North Charleston, SC.  The 300-room Knights Inn of Charleston joins the more than 200 hotels in the budget chain.

The Knights Inn of Charleston is over three times larger in size than the average Knights Inn of 85 rooms. "Not only is this our largest property, but its development and expansion plans are remarkable," said Ramesh Gokal, President and CEO of Knights Franchise Systems, Inc. 

"This affiliation represents a wonderful opportunity for budget conscious travelers heading to one of the nation's top domestic destinations. This hotel will truly be a showcase Knights Inn, while growing our brand in South Carolina." 
 
The property has proposed plans to add a travel center on the hotel's adjoining 17 acres of land to include a full-service truck stop facility with showers, TV room, convenience store, 260-seat family-style restaurant and secure overnight parking for 180 trucks.  Additionally, a "court" facility is under development.  This 11,000 square ft. one-story building on the property would house a meeting room, business center, game room, food court and laundry/dry cleaning area.
 
"In travelers' minds, the Knights Inn name stands for value, and we are very excited about being associated with an established company that is a leader in the budget segment of the lodging industry," said Owner George Rose.  "We look forward to benefiting from all the corporate support and marketing programs offered to all Knights Inn properties."

"We are thrilled to be a part of the Charleston community and look forward to providing travelers with the value, quality and service that they have come to expect from the Knights Inn chain," said General Manager Patti Nelms.   "We are excited about our plans for growing our property and look forward to providing guests with all the services and amenities they'll need for a pleasant and memorable stay."
 
Located at 2355 Aviation Avenue in North Charleston, the property offers two outdoor swimming pools, complimentary breakfast, cable television, a 24-hour front desk, coin-operated laundry, rooms with one double bed to spacious two-room suites, free ample parking, free local calls and a host of other amenities.  The hotel is ten miles from historic downtown Charleston and two miles from N. Charleston Coliseum/Convention Center, Charleston International Airport, Charleston Air Force Base and shopping mall.  The Knights Inn of Charleston is only 15 miles from the area's beaches and golfing is nearby.
 
The hotel will also offer the Royalty Club with 10% off standard room rates for members and the King of the Road Club, with special benefits for truckers nationwide, including reduced rates and free thermos fill-up at departure. Royalty Club and King of the Road members have access to car rental discounts, pre-paid calling cards, airline ticket, cruise and travel package discounts, as well as discounts on videos, merchandise and gift items. 
 
Knights Franchise Systems, Inc., a limited-service budget chain of more than 200 franchised properties in the United States and Canada, is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD).  For further information or reservations, the toll-free number is 1-800-843-5644. 

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Contact:
Evy Apostolatos
 (973) 496-8420
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Also See:
Knights Franchise Systems, Inc. Releases New Mascot for Brand Awareness / April 1998 

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