What must a Caption By Hyatt franchisee do before constructing, remodeling, or developing the Hotel?
Caption_By_Hyatt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (4) Approve your initial design development documents and detailed plans for a new Hotel or renovation plans for conversion of an existing structure, including working drawings and specifications, if they comply with our Design and Construction Standards, Hotel System and System Standards.
You must prepare and submit the plans to us for our approval and change the plans as we specify.
You may not begin constructing, remodeling or developing the Hotel until we have approved the plans.
You may not change the approved plans, including by changing any structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number or type of guest rooms or common areas, or any architectural features, without our prior approval. (Section 2.1 and Exhibit B of Franchise Agreement)
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 48–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caption By Hyatt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain approval from Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C. for their initial design development documents and detailed plans before commencing any construction, remodeling, or development activities. These plans, which include working drawings and specifications, must comply with Caption By Hyatt's Design and Construction Standards, Hotel System, and System Standards.
The franchisee is required to prepare and submit these plans to Caption By Hyatt for their review and approval. Furthermore, the franchisee must make any changes to the plans as specified by Caption By Hyatt. This process ensures that the hotel's design and construction align with the brand's standards and requirements.
Moreover, once the plans are approved, the franchisee is prohibited from making any changes without obtaining prior approval from Caption By Hyatt. This restriction applies to any structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number or type of guest rooms or common areas, or any architectural features. This requirement ensures that the integrity of the Caption By Hyatt brand and standards are maintained throughout the construction, remodeling, or development process.