How are incentive management fees generally computed for Caption By Hyatt?
Caption_By_Hyatt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Base management fees are generally calculated as a percentage of gross revenues, and incentive management fees are generally computed based on a hotel profitability measure.
Under the terms of our management and hotel services agreements, we provide management and hotel services, which form a single performance obligation that qualifies as a series. In exchange, we receive variable consideration in the form of management or hotel services fees which are comprised of base and/or incentive management fees. Incentive fees are typically subject to the achievement of certain profitability targets, and therefore, we apply judgment in determining the amount of incentive management fees recognized each period. Incentive management fees are recognized to the extent it is probable that we will not reverse a significant portion of the fees in a subsequent period. We rely on internal financial forecasts and historical trends to estimate the amount of incentive management fees recognized and the probability that incentive fees will reverse in the future. Generally, base management and hotel services fees are due and payable on a monthly basis as services are provided, and incentive fees are due and payable based on the terms of the agreement, but at a minimum, incentive fees are billed and collected annually. Revenues are recognized over time as services are rendered.
Source: Item 21 — Financial Statements (FDD pages 84–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caption By Hyatt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, incentive management fees are typically computed based on a hotel profitability measure. These fees are part of the variable consideration Caption By Hyatt receives in exchange for providing management and hotel services under their management and hotel services agreements.
The incentive fees are usually dependent on the achievement of certain profitability targets. Caption By Hyatt exercises judgment in determining the amount of incentive management fees recognized each period, relying on internal financial forecasts and historical trends to estimate these amounts and the probability that these fees will not be reversed in the future.
Incentive fees are due and payable based on the terms of the agreement, but at a minimum, they are billed and collected annually. This means that while the specific profitability targets and calculation methods can vary, Caption By Hyatt franchisees can expect these fees to be tied to how well the hotel performs financially, with payments occurring at least once per year.