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Grand Forks City Council Approves Canad Inns Lease Transfer to New Operator

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What happened

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The Grand Forks City Council approved transferring the lease and liquor license agreements for Canad Inns to RZ Hospitality LLC on November 3, 2026. RZ Hospitality LLC is a group that includes Riddle’s Group Inc. and various executives from Riddle’s Group. If the purchase goes through, Choice Hotels plans to operate the hotel under the Radisson brand, which would include significant renovations and the reopening of the closed restaurant, ‘l Bistro.

From grandforksherald.com

Why it matters

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The approval enables major commercial investment in Grand Forks, as the new operator plans to renovate the property and reopen several food and drinking establishments. This move also represents a diversification effort by Riddle’s Group Inc. into the hospitality sector.

From grandforksherald.com

Who's involved

  • city councilThe legislative body that approved the transfer of Canad Inns' lease and liquor license agreements.
  • Canad InnsThe hotel complex whose lease and liquor license agreements were transferred.
  • Choice HotelsThe American hotel chain that plans to operate the hotel under the Radisson brand.
  • David WestergaardExecutive vice president and chief financial officer of Riddle’s Group.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Grand ForksSpeculative

    Grand Forks might see increased commercial investment in the city due to the regulatory action.

  • David WestergaardSpeculative

    Riddle’s Group Inc. might increase revenue and diversify its business through the hospitality sector.

  • Choice HotelsSpeculative

    Choice Hotels could gain a new revenue stream by operating the hotel under the Radisson brand.

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