Jon D. Kennedy Joins GrandStay as SVP of Franchise Development
February 4, 2010 - Jon D. Kennedy, 39 year hotel veteran specializing in start-up chains such as Super 8 and AmericInn, has joined Rodney L. Lindquist and the team of GrandStay Hospitality, LLC as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. GrandStay Hospitality, founded by Rodney L. Lindquist, CEO, is an emerging hotel chain characterized by family core values and a unique team with strong industry backgrounds.
GrandStay Hospitality franchises two main brands: GrandStay Residential Suites Hotels and Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites. Currently there are 17 properties in 5 states in the mid-west with plans to expand nation-wide. GrandStay's development mission is for new construction as well as quality conversion of both brands. It is a franchise system created from a franchisee's perspective.
GrandStay Hospitality is a full service franchisor with the following functions:
- Management company services (including accounting)
- Full purchasing and design services (Vision Purchasing and Design)
- Full franchise services and marketing
- Sophisticated proto-type designs
- Full send/receive reservation services (Chain Link TM)
Jon brings a wealth of experience to GrandStay. He has been involved in the development, sales and marketing of over 1500 franchise business hotels in the past 20 years. Jon is a graduate of The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, and currently participates on its Alumni Board. Jon is also a member of national and regional organizations to promote hospitality and tourism throughout the country.
For franchise information, contact Jon at [email protected] or call directly at 651-280-7250.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
