If Subway made Property...

Feb. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Whilst many hotels might have taken a hit during the economic downturn, business at hostels the world over has sky rocketed. As budget conscious travelers tighten their belts even more; hostels continue to advance their ability to provide a once unimagined level of quality and value. No more rusty taps, creaky beds, or damp suspicious odours. The hostels of today boast luxuries such as cinemas, games rooms and in the case of one new hostel in London Bridge, saunas.

And that London Bridge hostel won’t be the only one parading its success with such flamboyance. It is owned by ‘Journeys’; the largest, and indeed, only hostel franchise company in the world. The initiative is headed by Brian Carroll: the former director of Coffee Republic who over-saw franchising at the coffee chain before it went into administration last year. And this time, Carroll means business.

Journeys have already attained a number of properties to add to their rapidly expanding fleet, each housing anywhere from 50-150 beds, and they’re determined to expand. World domination; watch this space. Indeed, their plain and simple, ‘Subway style’ franchise model offers straightforward partnerships to anyone looking to tap into the highly lucrative hostel industry but who doesn’t know where to start. Besides investors, this includes owners or leaseholders of neglected properties; as well as pub landlords, restaurateurs, hotels and everything in between. An eccentric sentiment at the heart of their branding; suitable Journeys property could be anything from abandoned town halls to lighthouses, barge boats or even disused army barracks- indeed, any property that might be tired of neglect and screaming with backpacking promise. For a good while longer, their search continues for properties of this kind, as well as for clued up investors looking for serious potential on their return.

For investment information, or if think you’ve got what it takes to turn your property into your own state-of-the-art hostel, no matter your space limitations, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Journeys. Visit www.hostelfranchise.com or call Freddie on 02072314672.

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About Journeys:

Journeys Hostels are fast becoming the major name to be reckoned with in the hostel industry. Clean, fun, exciting, and soon to be - global; Journeys represent the number one Franchise model for hostel accommodation on the entire planet. Our current hostel locations are clean, sleek, lively, exciting and above all- friendly. When you stay at a Journeys hostel, you don't just put your head up for the night; you become part of the family. Indeed, we take hosteling seriously, and we aim to please. Whether you're making a large group booking or just need to find a place to call home for the night, Journeys knows travel- and knows you. Check out www.visitjourneys.com for more info and the help you need to open your very own youth hostel anywhere on the planet.