Ron Rivett

Ron Rivett was an American entrepreneur. He was best known for being founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels. By 1993, Super 8 had 1,000 locations worldwide. Super 8 grew to be the largest budget hotel chain in the world. In 1993, Rivett sold Super 8 Motels to Hospitality Franchise Systems for $125 million.

This article is about the American entrepreneur. For the Canadian politician, see Ronald Rivett.
Not to be confused with Ron Rivest.

In 2012, he founded My Place Hotels of America, which is known for its brands My Place Hotels and Trend Hotels & Suites. Rivett served as the chairman for My Place Hotels of America.

On December 9, 2023, Ron passed away at Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL

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