Tharaldson Motels, Inc.

Fargo, ND United States

 

Company Description

Don't expect breakfast in bed at Tharaldson Motels' hotels. The company operates more than 220 limited-service hotels in 30 states, under such brands as Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, EconoLodge by Choice Hotels, and Homewood Suites by Hilton. Tharaldson's properties feature 24-hour coffee service, cable television, free local phone calls, and other basic amenities. It also provides free rooms to customers visiting family members or friends hospitalized over the holidays.  The company was founded in 1982 by Gary Tharaldson. The business is 100%-owned by its employees through an employee stock ownership program.