What agreements are required for an Atwell Suites franchisee to participate in the NextGen Payments (NGP) program?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d only for Hotels new to an IHG Portfolio Brand*). Guidance and consulting on technology-related requirements for opening and operating an IHG Portfolio Brand Hotel, including use of property management system.
Schedule 3 to Attachment "D" Additional Required Services
Property Management System. The property management system ("PMS") is a comprehensive Software application used to coordinate the Hotel operational functions, e.g., front office, sales and planning, accounting, and reporting. The PMS may be integrated or interface with the Core Services or other solutions, including reservations systems, revenue management systems, guest in-room entertainment, housekeeping optimization, and payment card authorization.
NextGen Payments. NextGen Payments ("NGP") is a computerized payment card processing program. It contain
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in the NextGen Payments (NGP) program requires several agreements. NGP is a computerized payment card processing program designed to enhance data security by removing certain credit card information from IT systems managed by IHG or its affiliates.
To participate, an Atwell Suites franchisee must sign Participation Agreements for tokenization services and installation services. These agreements likely outline the terms and conditions for using the tokenization technology, which encrypts credit card data, and for the installation of the necessary hardware and software.
Additionally, the franchisee is required to enter into a merchant processing application and agreement with the IHG-approved merchant service provider. This agreement governs the processing of credit card transactions and the associated fees. Furthermore, a joinder or similar agreement is necessary to obtain the PMS/NGP hardware, software, and deployment services, ensuring the proper setup and integration of the system.