History
The Howard Johnson story began in 1925 as a small-town soda fountain. Ten years later, Howard Johnson left his entrepreneurial mark on the world with the creation of the first franchise.
During the 1950’s, the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge was known for its clean, quaint motels that featured large guest rooms, air-conditioning and television. By the time the company went public in 1961, there were 88 Howard Johnson Motor Lodges in 33 states.
Today, we have over 450 hotels stretching around the globe. Our properties cater to business travelers and weekend travellers and range from full-service high-rises in the heart of the city to relaxing roadside hotels.
