How far in advance will Atwell Suites franchisees be notified of changes to the Standards?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Hotel and all other hotels operated under the Brand System will be subject to the Standards, as they may from time to time be modified or revised by IHG, including limited exceptions from compliance which may be made based on local conditions, type of hotel or special circumstances. The Standards and any modifications to them can be delivered by IHG to Licensee in hard paper copy or, at IHG's option, be made available to Licensee in digital, electronic or other computerized form. If communicated in digital, electronic or other computerized form, Licensee must pay any costs to retrieve, review, use or access the Standards. The Standards are confidential and remain the property of IHG.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Atwell Suites Franchise Disclosure Document states that hotels operating under the Brand System are subject to the Standards, which IHG may modify or revise periodically. IHG can deliver these Standards and any modifications to the Atwell Suites franchisee in hard paper copy or in digital, electronic, or other computerized form, at IHG's option. If the franchisee receives the standards in digital, electronic, or other computerized form, the franchisee must pay any costs to retrieve, review, use, or access the Standards.
However, the FDD does not specify a particular timeframe for advance notification regarding changes to these standards. It only indicates that the hotels will be subject to the standards as they are modified from time to time.
Prospective Atwell Suites franchisees should clarify with IHG the typical lead time provided before changes to the Standards are implemented. Understanding the notification timeline will allow franchisees to adequately prepare for and implement any required changes to maintain compliance and uphold brand standards.