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Extended Stay America, Inc. was founded in January 1995 by Mr. Johnson and H. Wayne Huizenga. Mr. Johnson was formerly President of the Consumer Products Division of Blockbuster Entertainment Corp., a division of Viacom, Inc. Mr. Huizenga, who is Chairman of the Board, is also Chairman of the Board for AutoNation, Inc. and formerly was Vice Chairman of Viacom, Inc., and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. The Company, which is the fastest-growing company owned and operated hotel chain in U.S. history, has been named one of America's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune magazine for the second year in a row. Currently, Extended Stay America, Inc. operates 437 extended-stay lodging hotels in 41 states, which includes 95 StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios, 303 Extended StayAmerica Efficiency Studios and 39 Crossland Economy Studios facilities.