Company Press Release: U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
ATLANTA, GA -- Lowell, Mass.-based Princeton Properties and Atlanta-based U.S. Franchise Systems (Nasdaq: USFS),
franchisor of the Hawthorn Suites brand, have opened Massachusetts' third Hawthorn Suites at 4 Riverside Drive
in Andover. There are currently Hawthorn properties in Chelmsford (also owned by Princeton Properties) and in Franklin.
Commented Steve Hymans, vice president of marketing for Hawthorn, ``We are proud to continue Hawthorn's expansion
throughout Massachusetts, and to continue our work with Princeton Properties and its president, Terry Flahive.''
Princeton Properties' Chelmsford Hawthorn was recently named a finalist for 'Hotel of the Year' at the 2000 Hawthorn
Owners Conference in Atlanta, Ga.
The Hawthorn Suites in Andover includes 84 spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, each with in-room coffee
makers, hairdryers, Pay-Per-View, Nintendo and VCR, and fully-equipped kitchens. In addition to daily complimentary
hot breakfast buffet and social hour Monday through Thursday, the property offers an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and
Sport Court®. All- inclusive guest amenities and business services include complimentary USA Today newspaper,
data ports in all rooms, guest laundry, on-site convenience store and meeting facilities. The hotel is 10 miles
from Rockingham Park Raceway, 12 miles from Canobie Lake Park, 22 miles from Logan Airport, and close by numerous
restaurants and office parks.
``With spacious accommodations and an array of services and amenities at excellent value, we expect Hawthorn to
be the traveler's alternative to higher-priced, full-service properties,'' said Flahive.
For reservations, contact 1-800-527-1133 toll-free, or visit Hawthorn at www.hawthorn.com
to access information and make reservations instantly.
SOURCE: U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.