DALLAS & BOULDER, CO La Quinta Inns has signed an agreement with Benjamin West LLP to oversee the hotel chain s purchasing of furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E). In addition, La Quinta will offer the same services at the same cost as part of its new franchise expansion program at no profit to the company.
Services to be provided under the agreement include specification, purchasing and installation management services. The purchasing services program is intended to be an integral part of La Quinta s recently announced renovation plans, under which all hotel rooms and 270 hotel lobbies at the brand s 299 company-owned hotels will be refurbished. (4/10/01)