What Codes of Conduct does AT&T maintain throughout the term of the Atwell Suites agreement?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
AT&T maintains a Code of Conduct and a Code of Business Ethics ("Codes") and requires that its employees participate in annual compliance training. The Codes are generally consistent with IHG's Supplier Code of Conduct. AT&T shall maintain the Codes throughout the term of the Agreement and adhere to such Codes.
12. FCPA AND BRIBERY ACT
(U.S.)
AT&T maintains a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Bribery Compliance Policy, as well as an Anti-Money Laundering Policy ("Policies") and requires that its employees participate in annual compliance training. The Policies are consistent with and reflective of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended and the UK Bribery Act of 2010. AT&T shall maintain the Policies throughout the term of the Agreement and adhere to such Policies.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Atwell Suites FDD, AT&T maintains specific codes and policies throughout the term of the agreement. These include a general Code of Conduct and a Code of Business Ethics, as well as a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Bribery Compliance Policy, and an Anti-Money Laundering Policy. AT&T also requires its employees to participate in annual compliance training related to these policies.
The general Codes of Conduct are consistent with IHG's Supplier Code of Conduct. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Bribery Compliance Policy, and Anti-Money Laundering Policy are consistent with and reflective of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and the UK Bribery Act of 2010.
For a prospective Atwell Suites franchisee, this means that AT&T, as a service provider or partner, is committed to ethical and legal business practices. Franchisees can expect AT&T to adhere to these codes and policies, which may provide a level of assurance regarding their business dealings with AT&T. Franchisees may want to inquire about the specifics of these codes and policies to fully understand the standards to which AT&T holds itself.