Industry veteran Vickie Shows joins America's Best Franchising

Atlanta-based America’s Best Franchising Incorporated has named hotel industry veteran Vickie Shows to the newly-created position of International Franchise Service Manager, effective immediately.   

Ms. Shows, who previously held positions in franchise services with U.S. Franchise Systems Incorporated, will coordinate support to foreign franchisees and master licensees as America’s Best Franchising aggressively expands its three brands into Canada, South America, Asia, and Africa.  She reports to Chip Elbers, vice president and chief operating officer.  

The company currently operates two upper economy brands – Country Hearth Inns & Suites and America’s Best Inns & Suites – plus the upscale 3 Palms brand for independent and condo-hotel properties.

Ms. Shows, who is bi-lingual in Spanish, studied human resources management at Dekalb Community College in Atlanta and East Michigan University.

“There is a steadily growing international interest in our brands as various countries seek to provide their tourist and domestic travelers with a broader range of accommodation options,” said Doug Collins, chairman and CEO of America’s Best Franchising Incorporated.

“Vickie’s addition to our team will significantly enhance our ability to provide services to our foreign-based franchisees and master licensees, enabling them to properly serve their guests – and to be successful quickly and efficiently.”   

The U.S. operations of America’s Best Franchising include more than 200 properties under the America’s Best, Country Hearth, and 3 Palms brands.  The company currently operates two properties in Argentina under the Country Hearth brand, plus has two properties being built in Nigeria under the America’s Best brand name and four properties being built in India under the Country Hearth brand.