What is the definition of 'Learning & Development allocation' in the context of an Atwell Suites franchise?
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 refers to a budget earmarked for training and development activities for hotel employees. If the cost of value-add and specialist training exceeds 2% of the hotel's total salaries and wages budget, the Learning & Development allocation is capped at that 2% threshold.
This allocation is specifically intended to cover the expenses associated with IHG Value-Add and Specialist learning programs, as well as other training initiatives designed for the personal development of hotel staff. These programs encompass various formats, including virtual and e-learning opportunities.
For a prospective Atwell Suites franchisee, this means that a portion of their hotel's budget must be set aside for employee training. While the franchisor encourages investment in learning and development, there is a limit to how much of the total salaries and wages budget should be allocated for this purpose. This ensures that franchisees can invest in employee development while maintaining financial control.