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Industry | Hospitality |
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Founded | 1975 |
Founder | Ray Sawyer Ed Semmler |
Number of locations | 150+ [1] |
Area served | United States |
Services | Lodging |
Budget Host is an American lodging chain. [1]
It was founded in 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas by Ray Sawyer - who died in 2007 [2] - and Ed Semmler. [3] Unlike most motel chains, it uses a referral chain, thus allowing independent motel operators to use the name. [4] As of 2024, Buget Host maintains over 150 locations throughout 37 U. S. states. [1]
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Industry | Hospitality |
---|---|
Founded | 1975 |
Founder | Ray Sawyer Ed Semmler |
Number of locations | 150+ [1] |
Area served | United States |
Services | Lodging |
Budget Host is an American lodging chain. [1]
It was founded in 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas by Ray Sawyer - who died in 2007 [2] - and Ed Semmler. [3] Unlike most motel chains, it uses a referral chain, thus allowing independent motel operators to use the name. [4] As of 2024, Buget Host maintains over 150 locations throughout 37 U. S. states. [1]