| Industry | Hotels |
|---|---|
| Founded | Madison, Wisconsin 1972 (1972) |
| Defunct | 2008 (2008) |
| Fate | acquired byWyndham Worldwide |
Area served | United States |
Key people | David Stauffacher (founder) |
| Services | Lodging |
Exel Inn was an Americanlodging chain based inMadison, Wisconsin. It was founded as Interstate Inn in 1972 by David Stauffacher. The first one was located on East Towne Boulevard in Madison. Stauffacher changed the motel's name to Exel Inn in 1974 after he was unable to get a copyright for the chain's original logo, which incorporated theInterstate Highway System shield.[1] Throughout the chain's history, Stauffacher operated it with his family.[2]
In 2008, Stauffacher sold the chain, which at the time comprised 22 hotels, toWyndham Worldwide. Wyndham re-branded all 22 properties toDays Inn,Baymont Inn & Suites,Super 8 Motel,Howard Johnson's, orTravelodge.[3]
