What is the definition of 'ADA compliant' for an Americas Best Value Inn premises?
Americas_Best_Value_Inn Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(iii) Without limiting the generality of anything in this Section 8.(g)(iii), you will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") to the extent it applies to the Premises and the improvements constructed thereon. Prior to the Opening Date, and as of each anniversary of the Opening Date (or such other period of time as we may specify in writing), we may require you to certify to us (via an architect, general contractor, or recognized ADA standards consultant reasonably acceptable to us), on a form satisfactory to us, that the Premises is ADA compliant.
- (iv) You must immediately provide us with a copy of any and all notices and correspondence that you receive from any person, entity, or government authority claiming that you or your Hotel may have violated any laws, regulations, permits, licenses, or agreements, or that an audit, investigation, or similar proceeding has been threatened and/or commenced against you or your Hotel.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 71–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Americas Best Value Inn Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the extent it applies to their premises and any improvements made.
Americas Best Value Inn may require franchisees to certify that their premises are ADA compliant. This certification must be provided by an architect, general contractor, or a recognized ADA standards consultant who is reasonably acceptable to Americas Best Value Inn. The certification must be on a form that is satisfactory to Americas Best Value Inn. This certification may be required prior to the Opening Date of the hotel and as of each anniversary of the Opening Date, or at other times specified in writing by Americas Best Value Inn.
Franchisees are also obligated to provide Americas Best Value Inn with copies of any notices or correspondence received from any person, entity, or government authority claiming that the franchisee or their hotel has violated any laws, regulations, permits, licenses, or agreements. This includes any threats or commencement of audits, investigations, or similar proceedings against the franchisee or their hotel. This ensures that Americas Best Value Inn is immediately informed of any potential compliance issues and can take appropriate action.