avid hotel Oklahoma City–Quail Springs — Photo by IHG

The groundbreaking comes only two months after the brand was launched, well ahead of initial projected timing. Since launching avid hotels, developer interest and demand continues to be strong, with more than 100 franchise applications received, including 34 which have already been converted to signed deals for avid hotels locations across the U.S. Additionally, avid hotels is now franchise ready in Canada, further demonstrating the brand"s rapid start and growth potential.

Projected to open by the end of Q3 2018, the avid hotel Oklahoma City–Quail Springs will be a four-story, new-build hotel with 87 guest rooms, and will be owned and operated by Oklahoma-based Champion Hotels, the largest privately-held hotel operator in the U.S.

The Oklahoma City-Quail Springs property, located at the intersection of 138th Street and Joel McDonald Drive, will serve a thriving area of suburban Oklahoma City. Nearby businesses include Gulfport Energy Corporation, Hertz Corporation and Mercy Heart Hospital, a wide variety of restaurants within walking distance, a large shopping mall across the street and various family-friendly amusement activities located within two miles of the property.