What does 'Application' refer to in the Atwell Suites agreement?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Amendment To The Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC Atwell Suites License Agreement Pursuant To The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the above License Agreement ("License"), the following provisions shall supersede and apply to each License for an Atwell Suites Hotel issued in the State of California:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Atwell Suites Franchise Disclosure Document includes several amendments to the standard license agreement that apply to franchisees in specific states. These amendments often refer to the 'License Agreement,' which is the primary contract between Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC (IHG) and the franchisee.
In the context of these amendments, 'Application' does not refer to a preliminary application form. Instead, it appears within the legal text of amendments addressing specific state laws. For example, the California amendment addresses issues such as termination rights, liquidated damages, and governing law, all in relation to the main License Agreement. Similarly, amendments for states like Rhode Island, Virginia, Hawaii, Maryland, and Minnesota modify specific sections of the License Agreement to comply with local franchise laws.
These amendments are crucial for prospective Atwell Suites franchisees as they outline how the standard franchise agreement is modified to comply with the specific legal requirements of the state in which the franchise will operate. Franchisees should carefully review these amendments with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement, as the standard terms may be superseded by state-specific provisions.