What is the condition that triggers the Learning & Development allocation cap for Atwell Suites?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Where the amount of the value-add and specialist training exceeds 2% of your Hotel's total salaries and wages budget, the Learning & Development allocation should be capped at 2% of the Hotel's total salaries and wages budget. This estimated budget amount is required for the consumption of IHG Value-Add and Specialist learning offers and the personal development of Hotel employees through other various training programs, which also includes virtual and e-learning.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Learning & Development allocation is capped if the value-add and specialist training exceeds a certain percentage of the hotel's total salaries and wages budget. Specifically, if the amount spent on value-add and specialist training goes above 2% of the hotel's total salaries and wages budget, the Learning & Development allocation is then capped at that 2% level.
This cap impacts how much Atwell Suites franchisees can spend on training programs. The estimated budget covers IHG's value-add and specialist learning offers, as well as the personal development of hotel employees through various training programs, including virtual and e-learning.
For a prospective franchisee, this means carefully managing the training budget to stay within the 2% threshold to avoid the cap. If the training needs are anticipated to exceed this limit, the franchisee should be prepared to cover the additional costs themselves or explore alternative, cost-effective training solutions. Understanding this allocation and its potential cap is crucial for financial planning and ensuring adequate staff training within the Atwell Suites franchise.