What is the obligation of the franchisee regarding the Learning & Development allocation 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, franchisees are required to allocate funds for Learning & Development, specifically for IHG Value-Add and Specialist learning offers, as well as for the personal development of hotel employees through various training programs, including virtual and e-learning.
The allocation should be capped at 2% of the Hotel's total salaries and wages budget. However, this cap only applies if the value-add and specialist training exceeds this 2% threshold. This means that Atwell Suites franchisees must budget for employee training and development, but the amount is limited to a maximum of 2% of the hotel's total payroll.
This requirement ensures that Atwell Suites hotels maintain a standard of service and quality through ongoing employee training. Franchisees should carefully consider their staffing needs and associated payroll costs to accurately budget for this Learning & Development allocation. It is important to note that the estimated budget is specifically for IHG's learning offers and other training programs for hotel employees.