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Take the Value Place Fourth of July Quiz!

Posted by vpfsnews on July 2, 2009 at 9:00 AM

The 4th of July is just days away.  This all-American holiday is typically celebrated with parades, backyard barbecues and elaborate fireworks displays.  But how much do we really know about what we are celebrating?  Test your patriotic IQ with Value Place's 4th of July quiz (answers are at the bottom of this post). 

 

Questions:

1.      What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her left hand?

 

2.      How many hotdogs will Americans consume this 4th of July?

 

3.   What year did Congress establish the 4th of July as a legal holiday?

 

8.      Approximately how many pounds of fireworks do Americans set off on July 4th?

 

2.  On July 4th, 1776, what did the Continental Congress approve?

 

3.      Which American president was born on the 4th of July?

 

4.  When did the Liberty Bell last ring?

 

5.      Who wrote our National Anthem?

 

6.      How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?

 

9.      How many Value Place properties will be open by July 4th?

 

 

Looking for more 4th of July trivia and fun facts?  Check out the following sites:

 

 

Happy Birthday America!  Have a happy and safe Fourth of July, everyone!

 

 

Answers

1.       A book, upon which is written, "July 4, 1776."

2.       More than 150 million hotdogs!!

3.       1941; it is one of the few legal holiday that hasn't been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday

4.       More than 220 million pounds!

5.       The Declaration of Independence

6.       Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president, was born July 4th,  1872

7.       The Liberty Bell rang on every Fourth of July from 1778 until it cracked in 1835.  It has since remained quiet.

8.       Frances Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"

9.       13 stripes, representing each of the 13 original colonies

10.   151 Value Places are now open.  To make reservations, visit ValuePlace.com or call 800-ValuePlace

Value Roaring Across the Nation...

Posted by vpfsnews on June 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Impressive:  0 to 60 in 3.5

Unbelievable!  0 to 500 in 6

 

If we were a car, we'd be shattering all the records!  Value Place is one of the fastest-growing brands in the history of hospitality and the newest concept in economy extended stay lodging.  In the short time that we've been franchising, more than 40 franchisee groups have committed to build 500 Value Place properties over the next six years.  Impressive?  Absolutely!  So why are our franchisees so revved up, and why should you be a part of it? 

 

1.      Benefits Galore:  Enjoy the managerial and financial benefits of owning your own

business, backed by the support and expertise of the managerial team that founded the extended stay lodging concept more than 30 years ago. 

 

2.      Some of the Highest Occupancy Rates in the Industry:  More than 20 million Americans move to a new community or home each year.  Millions more travel for their own business or an extended stay vacation.  Americans have more than one good reason to stay awhile with Value Place! 

 

3.      Lower Cost, Cleaner, Safer, Simpler:  Value Place has a unique, streamlined operating philosophy and is committed to standards that raise the bar for the industry.  Ramp-up is fast, and with low operating expenses, extensive training, stringent quality assurance and industry-leading safety programs, and the need for as few as 4.5 FTE employees, why wouldn't you jump on board?

 

Be a Value Place Franchisee.  Discover How Today...

 

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only.

 

 

**Reserve Your Spot at the Value Place Franchise Opportunity Forum in Knoxville, TN, on July 30! **

Click to find out more about this event!

Celebrating our 150th Property Opening!

Posted by vpfsnews on June 26, 2009 at 5:40 PM

A Post by Gina-Lynne Smith, President of Value Place Franchise Services

 

I am very pleased to report that Value Place has reached yet another exciting development milestone.  We just opened our 150th Value Place property in Knoxville, TN!  We're planning a great celebration to mark the event!

 

Please plan to join us on Thursday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the new Knoxville-area Value Place, located at 4412 Singleton Station Rd., Louisville, TN 37777 (view map) for a ribbon cutting celebration event.  Stay tuned for additional details on this celebration.

 

In addition to our ribbon cutting celebration, we will also host a Value Place Investor Opportunity Forum on July 30 at 9:00 a.m. in the Wood Building, located at 221 Young High Pike in Knoxville.  If you are interested in franchise opportunities and have a minimum net worth of $1 million, this could be for you!  Value Place trade areas are still available, and I will be talking more about this during the forum.  You won't want to miss this event! 

 

Please contact Gina McKee at 316-631-1312 or email GMcKee@ValuePlace.com for more information and to reserve your spot at our Investor Opportunity Forum today.

 

We look forward to celebrating with you in Knoxville next month!

Now Open In These Communities

Posted by vpfsnews on June 23, 2009 at 10:14 PM

Great news for travelers heading to Beaumont, TX; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; and Birmingham, AL - Bessemer!  Value Place is now open in these communities! 

 

Something was brought to my attention recently about one of these properties that I want to share with you.

 

As we were preparing to open the Birmingham, AL - Bessemer Value Place, the city inspector was in the property with our operations folks.  He was doing a routine building inspection to be sure everything in the hotel was in compliance with local building codes. At the end of the inspection, the inspector commented to one of our architects that, "the only building in Bessemer with more lifesaving features in it is the hospital." 

 

Wow!  What a compliment! 

 

At Value Place, safety is always top of mind, but to be put in the same category as a hospital by a city inspector is phenomenal!  We take a lot of pride in the safety features of our hotels, and it's great to be recognized. 

 

You see, right from the start when we built our very first Value Place in Wichita, KS, in 2003, we committed to exceeding industry standards for safety and security for the benefit of our guests and the communities in which we operate. 


In fact, we aim to set a new standard for hotel cleanliness and guest security and hope others will follow in our footsteps.  This new standard is delivered through our unique Value Place Clean & Safe Program, which is carried out in all of our properties nationwide everyday.

 

If you've never visited a Value Place before, we invite you to stop in for a tour.  As many of our guests say, "A room this clean? In a hotel this new? For a price this low?" At Value Place, the answer is always yes.  Stop in today to check out the Value Place difference.

 

To make reservations, call 800-ValuePlace or visit ValuePlace.com.

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Value Place to Build Two More Properties in Jacksonville, FL

Posted by vpfsnews on June 22, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Value Place will soon start construction on two new extended stay hotels in the Jacksonville, FL, area.   The first Jacksonville Value Place opened in June of 2006 and the second in December of 2007.

 

The Jacksonville Business Journal recently ran a story about Value Place's Jacksonville expansion plans.  Click here to read the article. 

 

For more information on Value Place or to make a reservation at any of our 150+ locations, visit ValuePlace.com.

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Father's Day Contest Winner Announced!

Posted by vpfsnews on June 17, 2009 at 9:51 AM

Congratulations to Megan B. on submitting the winning entry to our Value Place Father's Day contest!  Megan shared her heartwarming story about the best trip she's ever taken with her father and won a $30 Amazon.com gift card.  Here is her story:

This is about a "journey" taken with my Dad. My Mother died last June. I was 5 months pregnant with twins. We had planned for Mom and Dad to come and stay awhile when the twins were born in mid October. When Mom died, my dad didn't know if he would still come and "stay". I convinced him that I still needed him to be there and wanted him to spend time with his new grandchildren. He said he would try. The babies arrived and Dad stayed true to his word and arrived a week later. He stayed for a couple of weeks and that week I got to know my Dad all over again. Previously, visits with them always involved the women talking and him playing handy man. This time he and I spent time together sharing stories about my childhood and my Mom that I had never heard. My Mom would have loved to see this. I needed his help to share her life with the kids. Through our tragedy we are now closer and have a new friendship. I am thankful for him and could not have asked for a better Dad and Grandfather for my children.


Thank you, Megan, and to all of the others who entered the contest.  Click here to read all of the entries.  We really enjoyed reading all of your stories, and we wish all of your dads a very happy Father's Day!

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Value Place Recognized by Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau

Posted by vpfsnews on June 15, 2009 at 7:21 AM

Value Place was recently recognized at the Shreveport-Bossier, La., Convention and Tourist Bureau's 2009 P.R.I.D.E (Proud Residents Involved in Developing our Economy) Awards Gala.

 

The event is held each year to showcase the efforts of hospitality employees who go above and beyond to demonstrate superior work ethic and customer service. 

 

Click here to read an article about this event in the Bossier-Press Tribune.

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Last Chance to Enter the Value Place Father's Day Contest

Posted by vpfsnews on June 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

Value Place Father's Day Contest - Enter By this Sunday, June 14!

 

This Father's Day, Value Place invites you to post a comment and share the best trip you've ever taken with your father.  We'll celebrate your stories on this site and give you a chance to win a $30 Amazon.com gift card so you can purchase something special for your dad.

 

We've been collecting stories since May 29, and we've received some really great ones.  Visit the previous contest announcement posts and scroll down to the comment section to read them. 

 

Final Chance to Enter!

In 200 words or less, share the best trip you've ever taken with your dad by midnight this Sunday, June 14.  Stories will be judged by a panel of dads from our home office in Wichita, KS.  The winner will be announced on this site by June 18 to give you time to select the perfect gift for your dad.

 

When entering the contest, be sure to provide your full name, email address and a phone number *. While it won't enhance your chance of winning, we'd also like to know if you've ever been a guest at any of our 150 properties.

 

For more information on Value Place, please visit ValuePlace.com.  For unique gift ideas for dad, visit Amazon.com.

 

* Note:  Aside from your first name, your contact information will not be published or shared with anyone; it will only be used to contact you if you are the winner.

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Smokin' Hot Deals at Value Place

Posted by vpfsnews on June 9, 2009 at 9:14 AM

Last week we celebrated the opening of our newest Value Place property in Beaumont, TX.  This property is special to us, as it's our very own Phoenix that rose from the ashes...literally. 

 

Just a few months before it was scheduled to open in Spring 2008, the property was completely destroyed by fire (cause never determined).  Check out the news coverage to see the extent of the damage. 

 

Despite the setback, we moved forward with construction plans and now claim the title of the "hottest" hotel in town.  

 

Beaumont guests are enjoying affordable, clean and secure extended stay lodging at remarkably low weekly rates.  You, too, should check out our "Smokin' Hot Deals."

 

New Monthly Rate Special

Speaking of deals, Value Place now offers special monthly rates for our guests who need temporary lodging for four or more weeks.  This is great deal for visiting grandparents, military families, road-tripping retirees, business travelers, families waiting for their new home to be complete and more. 

 

Our home office team recently visited several Value Places and conducted on-the-spot interviews with guests to talk about their stay.  We invite you to see what a few had to say...

·         Value Place Guests - Building a New House

·         Value Place Guests - Traveling for Work

·         Value Place Guests - Traveling for Work 2

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Reminder: Father's Day Contest Underway - Enter Today!

Posted by vpfsnews on June 6, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Father's Day is quickly approaching, and Value Place invites you to post a comment and share the best trip you've ever taken with your father.  We'll celebrate your stories on this site and give you a chance to win a $30 Amazon.com gift card so you can purchase something special for your dad.

 

We launched this contest May 29, and since then we've received some great stories.  Click here  to read them. 

 

Enter to Win Today!

In 200 words or less, share the best trip you've ever taken with your dad by June 14.  Stories will be judged by a panel of dads from our home office in Wichita, KS.  The winner will be announced on this site by June 18 to give you time to select the perfect gift for your dad.

 

When entering the contest, be sure to provide your full name, email address and a phone number *. While it won't enhance your chance of winning, we'd also like to know if you've ever been a guest at any of our 140+ properties.

 

For more information on Value Place, please visit ValuePlace.com.  For unique gift ideas for dad, visit Amazon.com.

 

* Note:  Aside from your first name, your contact information will not be published or shared with anyone; it will only be used to contact you if you are the winner.

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