What is the dependency between the personal development of Hotel employees and the Learning & Development allocation for Atwell Suites?

According to Atwell Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Learning & Development allocation is related to the personal development of hotel employees. Specifically, the estimated budget for IHG Value-Add and Specialist learning offers, along with the personal development of hotel employees through various training programs (including virtual and e-learning), is capped at 2% of the hotel's total salaries and wages budget if the value-add and specialist training exceeds this 2% threshold.

This means that Atwell Suites franchisees need to budget for employee training and development, but this budget may be limited based on the hotel's total payroll. If the cost of value-add and specialist training programs goes above 2% of the total salaries and wages, the Learning & Development allocation cannot exceed that 2% cap. This could impact the extent to which employees can participate in additional training programs beyond the core requirements.

For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the importance of carefully planning employee training and development initiatives. Franchisees should consider the cost of various training programs and how they align with the hotel's overall budget. It also highlights the need to prioritize training programs that provide the most value within the allocated budget. Understanding this dependency helps franchisees manage their resources effectively while ensuring their employees receive adequate training for their roles.