Jameson Inn

Summary

Jameson Inn was an American hotel chain.

Jameson Inn
Company typeDivision
IndustryLodging
Founded1986, Winder, Georgia (Jameson Inn)
1981, Indianapolis, Indiana (Signature)
FounderThomas W. Kitchin[1]
Defunct2016
Number of locations
26 (as of 2014)
Area served
Eastern United States
OwnerRed Lion Hotels Corporation
ParentVantage Hospitality

The chain operates under the name Jameson Inn in the Southeastern United States,[2] and formerly under the name Signature Inn in the Midwestern United States.[3]

Signature Inn began in 1981 in Indianapolis, Indiana,[4] while Jameson Inn was founded in 1987 in Winder, Georgia.[5]

The company was purchased by JER Partners in 2006, at which point the chain comprised 107 properties.[6] Later that same year, it became part of Longhouse Hospitality, which also owns the Crestwood Suites, Sun Suites, and Lodge America brands.[7] America's Best Franchising purchased the chain in 2012.[2]

In 2014, Jameson Inns - along with several other ABF brands - was acquired by Vantage Hospitality.[8] Vantage Hospitality was itself sold to Red Lion Hotels Corporation two years later.

References edit

  1. ^ "Thomas W. Kitchin - Jameson Inns, Inc. (JAMS)". The Wall Street Transcript. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "ABF aims to get Jameson Inn back in business". Hotel News Now. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Rome Jameson Inn reflects new format". Rome News-Tribune. 12 September 1999. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Signature Inn story". Signature-Inns.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2003. Retrieved 3 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "Jameson Inn story". Signature-Inns.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2003. Retrieved 3 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Marr, Chris (2 August 2006). "Firms buys Jameson Inn chain". Rome News-Tribune. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Jameson Inns joins Longhouse Hospitality". Atlanta Business Chronicle. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  8. ^ Vantage focuses on brand, member opportunities