For Atwell Suites licensees, can either SCH or Holiday collect certain fees payable to Holiday?

According to Atwell Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, certain fees paid by licensees are payable to Holiday, and either SCH (Six Continents Hotels, Inc.) or Holiday may collect those amounts from the licensees. This means that as an Atwell Suites franchisee, you might be remitting payments for certain fees directly to either SCH or Holiday Inn, even though the fees are technically payable to Holiday.

This arrangement is not uncommon in franchising, where the parent company may delegate collection responsibilities to different entities within its corporate structure. It's important for prospective franchisees to understand this payment structure to avoid confusion and ensure timely payments. Franchisees should carefully review their franchise agreement and related documents to identify which fees are subject to this collection arrangement and to whom payments should be directed.

It is important to note that the FDD does not specify which particular fees are subject to this collection arrangement. Therefore, prospective Atwell Suites franchisees should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the specific fees that may be collected by SCH or Holiday, as well as the procedures for making such payments.