Award Winning Appleton Bed and Breakfast
The Franklin Street Inn priority is comfort and elegance. Contemporary amenities and vintage charm exceed your expectations with the comforts of home and more. Enjoy our fine linens and pillow-top beds along with fluffy towels and plush robes. Our suites feature whirlpool baths and cozy fireplaces that will keep you coming back for more. Linger over our wonderful full home-cooked breakfast in the elegant dining room.
Our concierge service allows you to "Stay like a Local" and "Seek the Unique." Downtown Appleton events and attractions are only steps away for your enjoyment. Or take a short drive to wonderful Fox Cities attractions, Green Bay, or Door County.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Franklin Street Inn Bed and Breakfast has been in operation since 1994. New Owners Keith and Lori Hansen bought the Inn in September 2016.
What is your primary product or service?
We offer beautiful rooms and elegant full home-cooked breakfasts. We also offer gift packages to enhance our guest's stay: on-site massage, chocolates, fresh flowers, and more! Our gift shop sells Inn logo handmade stoneware items, wine glasses, and other keepsakes. We also host Murder Mystery events!
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We stayed at numerous small INNs and B&Bs over the years and though that someday we would like to own one. We have always enjoyed people, cooking and sharing with others. Our professional careers in education along with stints in hospitality and customer service have provided us with numerous useful skills to serve guests and manage the Inn.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Because of our downtown location and being the closest lodging to Lawrence University, we are in a unique market. Our branding statement is: "Come as a Guest, Leave as a Friend". We want our guests to have a comfortable and relaxing experience and enjoy a great breakfast. At our inn guests find "Victorian Charm with Modern Comfort" that include vintage decor with the amenities of home.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location and have not decided on whether we will expand in the future.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Franklin Street Inn B & B is located in downtown Appleton in the historical city park neighborhood.
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, check, credit cards
Which areas do you service?
The variety of guests that have been served here in the past reaffirm the importance of the inn’s many services:
Honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, and romantic getaways
Lawrence University families and affiliates
Tourists and stay-cation locals
Murder Mystery Parties
Rehearsal dinners, small intimate weddings, and small wedding receptions
Bridal and baby showers
Business meetings, retreats, and family reunions
Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Red Hat Parties and Victorian Tea Parties
Bachelorette Nights and Girlfriend Getaways
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Keith and Lori Hansen are the owners and operators of the Franklin Street Inn Bed and Breakfast
What are your hours of operation?
Phone calls & personal welcomes from 8:30 am - 9:30 pm Mon-Sat and 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sundays
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"We had a wonderful time and we'll be back" - then we know their stay was comfortable and a pleasant experience. We also enjoy compliments about the breakfasts we serve.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Hebrews 13:1-2 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.