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| ATLANTA (October 7, 2005) � Buckhead America Corp., which franchises
Country Hearth Inns, has purchased America�s Best Inns & Suites from
US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), the company announced today. In
addition, Buckhead America Corp. has changed its name to America�s Best
Franchising, Inc. to more accurately reflect its business activities.
�We are proud to announce this transaction and to add America�s Best Inns & Suites to our portfolio,� said Doug Collins, chairman and CEO of America�s Best Franchising, Inc. and its subsidiaries. �This is a tremendous opportunity for our company. We look forward to working with franchisees to grow both our brands into prominent lodging systems, while maintaining our franchisee-friendly philosophy.� Officials at America�s Best Franchising, Inc. and USFS look forward to a seamless transition. Going forward, all elements will remain the same through the end of the year, including reservations, which will changeover in early 2006. �We believe that the best place for America�s Best Inns & Suites is with a franchisor that not only mirrors USFS� delivery systems, but our philosophy and responsible attitude toward franchisees as well,� said Mike Leven, president and CEO of USFS. �We are confident that the brand will be in the hands of a company and CEO whose treatment of franchisees is one for which we have the highest regard.� About America�s Best Inns & Suites  The
America�s Best Inns & Suites lodging system consists of 88 properties
and 6,154 rooms open in the U.S. and Canada. Offering travelers healthier
lodging choices with its EverGreen� rooms, America�s Best Inns & Suites
is a mid-priced brand with single, double and suite accommodations, complimentary
breakfast and free local calls. Guests enjoy membership in the America�s
Best Traveler frequent guest loyalty program, and most hotels feature EverGreen
accommodations for health conscious, environmentally-sensitive guests.
The brand was named the number-one hotel chain in the economy segment in
Business Travel News� �2004 Top U.S. Hotel Chain Survey of U.S. Corporate
Travel Buyers� for the second time. For reservations, call 1-800-237-8466
toll-free, or visit http://www.americasbestinns.com
to make online hotel reservations.
About Country Hearth Inns The Country Hearth Inns lodging system consists of 75 properties open or under development in the U.S. and Canada, with the majority in the Midwest and Southeast. The company has reported record growth, opening 19 new hotel locations since January and another seven planned to open before the end of the year. The brand prides itself in mid-priced, limited-service hotels that provide Southern hospitality, comfort and value. Hotels combine the homespun atmosphere of a bed and breakfast with the convenience of a hotel, including daily complimentary InnCredible Breakfast®, freshly baked cookies and free local calls. For reservations, call 1-800-848-5767 or 1-888-4-HEARTH toll-free, or visit http://www.countryhearth.com. About America�s Best Franchising, Inc. (formerly Buckhead America Corp.) Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., America�s Best Franchising, Inc. has owned, operated, managed and franchised hotels since 1992. Doug Collins, a 25-year hospitality veteran, has been president and CEO of the company since its inception. The company has changed its name to reflect the franchising nature of its business that is being operated through two subsidiaries: America�s Best Inn, Inc. and Country Hearth Inn, Inc. America�s Best Inn, Inc. is a new subsidiary formed to purchase America�s Best Inns & Suites. Going forward, America�s Best Franchising, Inc.�s principal business will be the America�s Best Inns & Suites and Country Hearth Inns lodging systems. |
| Contact:
Sheamalla Nair-Sherwood
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| Also See: | U.S. Franchise Systems Completes Acquisition of Best Inns Suites Brand / April 1998 |
| Best Inns & Suites� Growth Exceeds Expectations / Feb 1999 |